For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,735 students in 61605, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 61605, IL are Day Treatment, Pleasant Hill Elementary School and Trewyn Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 61605 have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 3% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61605, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61605, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1419 S Folkers Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6725
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6725
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3717 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-6829
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-6829
Grades: PK-8
| 162 students
Rank: #33.
Trewyn Primary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1419 S Folkers Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6500
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6500
Grades: K-8
| 357 students
Rank: #44.
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Center
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2727 W Krause Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6522
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6522
Grades: K-8
| 592 students
Rank: #55.
The Elise Ford Allen Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1704 W Aiken Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6574
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6574
Grades: K-8
| 624 students
61605, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
919 S Matthew St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6504
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6504
Grades: 5-8
| 319 students
1507 South Lydia Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6515
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6515
Grades: PK-4
| 386 students
2212 W Ann St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6559
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6559
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 61605, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 61605, IL include Day Treatment, Pleasant Hill Elementary School and Trewyn Primary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61605?
5 public middle schools are located in 61605.
What is the racial composition of students in 61605?
61605 public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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