For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,421 students in 61615, IL (there are 6 private schools, serving 639 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in 61615, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61615, IL are Ridgeview Elementary School, Wilder-waite Grade School and Charter Oak Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61615 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 61615, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61615, IL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3903 W Ridgeview Dr
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8260
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8260
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #22.
Wilder-waite Grade School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10021 N Pacific St
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-7728
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-7728
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
Charter Oak Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5221 W Timberedge Dr
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4433
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4433
Grades: K-4
| 316 students
Rank: #44.
Mark W Bills Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6001 N Frostwood Pkwy
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4437
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4437
Grades: 5-8
| 263 students
Rank: n/an/a
Peoria Educ Reg For Empl Traing
Vocational School
2000 W Pioneer Pkwy
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-7373
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-7373
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
61615, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P E R F E C T High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2000 West Pioneer Parkway
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-7373
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-7373
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61615, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61615, IL include Ridgeview Elementary School, Wilder-waite Grade School and Charter Oak Primary School.
How many public schools are located in 61615, IL?
5 public schools are located in 61615, IL.
What percentage of students in 61615, IL go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in 61615, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61615, IL?
61615, IL public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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