For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,047 students in 61607, IL.
The top ranked public schools in 61607, IL are Monroe Elementary School, Limestone Walters Elementary School and Hollis Consolidated Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61607 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61607, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61607, IL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monroe Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5137 W Cisna Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3120
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3120
Grades: PK-8
| 275 students
Rank: #22.
Limestone Walters Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8223 W Smithville Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3035
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3035
Grades: PK-8
| 194 students
Rank: #33.
Hollis Consolidated Grade School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5613 W Tuscarora Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-1325
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-1325
Grades: K-8
| 135 students
Rank: #44.
Limestone Community High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Airport Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-6271
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-6271
Grades: 9-12
| 924 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Grove School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6018 W Lancaster Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-0621
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-0621
Grades: PK-8
| 289 students
Rank: #66.
Bartonville Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6000 S Adams St
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3253
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3253
Grades: PK-8
| 230 students
Rank: n/an/a
Peoria Cty Jvnl Det Ctr 9-12
Alternative School
4201 Airport Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-6271
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-6271
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Seapco Academy
Special Education School
4812 Pfeiffer Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 634-2209
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 634-2209
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Seapco Central
Special Education School
4812 Pfeiffer Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-0880
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-0880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
61607, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Oak Grove West School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
6018 W Lancaster Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-0621
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-0621
Grades: 5-8
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61607, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61607, IL include Monroe Elementary School, Limestone Walters Elementary School and Hollis Consolidated Grade School.
How many public schools are located in 61607?
9 public schools are located in 61607.
What is the racial composition of students in 61607?
61607 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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