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Best 61616 Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 727 students in 61616, IL (there are , serving 996 private students). 42% of all K-12 students in 61616, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61616, IL are Peoria Heights High School and Peoria Heights Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 61616 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61616, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 61616, IL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peoria Heights High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
508 E Glen Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-8803
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Peoria Heights Grade School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E Glen Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-8809
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 61616, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61616, IL include Peoria Heights High School and Peoria Heights Grade School.
How many public schools are located in 61616?
2 public schools are located in 61616.
What percentage of students in 61616 go to public school?
42% of all K-12 students in 61616 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61616?
61616 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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