For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 524 students in 61616, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in 61616, IL is Peoria Heights Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle school in zipcode 61616 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61616, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 61616, IL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peoria Heights Grade School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Glen Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-8809
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 middle schools in 61616, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 61616, IL include Peoria Heights Grade School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61616?
1 public middle schools are located in 61616.
What is the racial composition of students in 61616?
61616 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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