For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 524 students in Peoria Heights, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in Peoria Heights, IL is Peoria Heights Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peoria Heights, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Peoria Heights have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Peoria Heights, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peoria Heights Grade School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Glen Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-8809
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-8809
Grades: PK-8
| 524 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Peoria Heights, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Peoria Heights, IL include Peoria Heights Grade School.
How many public middle schools are located in Peoria Heights?
1 public middle schools are located in Peoria Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Peoria Heights?
Peoria Heights public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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