For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,664 students in East Peoria, IL.
The top ranked public schools in East Peoria, IL are P L Bolin Elementary School, Robein Elementary School and Glendale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Peoria, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in East Peoria have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in East Peoria, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P L Bolin Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
428 Arnold Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5350
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5350
Grades: 3-5
| 135 students
Rank: #22.
Robein Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Campus Ave
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 694-1409
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 694-1409
Grades: K-8
| 154 students
Rank: #33.
Glendale Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Bloomington Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5400
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5400
Grades: 3-5
| 155 students
Rank: #44.
East Peoria High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 E Washington St
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 694-8300
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 694-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 870 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Springfield Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5450
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5450
Grades: 3-5
| 143 students
Rank: #66.
Central Jr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Taylor St
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5200
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 426 students
Rank: #77.
Riverview Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1421 Spring Bay Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 822-8550
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 822-8550
Grades: PK-8
| 216 students
Rank: n/an/a
1848 Highview Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5300
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5300
Grades: K-2
| 161 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Briarbrook Dr
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5500
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5500
Grades: PK-2
| 212 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wcsea-riverview
Special Education School
1421 Spring Bay Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 367-4901
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 367-4901
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Oakwood Ave
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5550
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5550
Grades: PK-2
| 192 students
East Peoria, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy At Icc (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1 College Dr
East Peoria, IL 61635
(309) 694-5578
East Peoria, IL 61635
(309) 694-5578
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Wcsea-riverview (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1421 Spring Bay Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 367-4901
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 367-4901
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in East Peoria, IL?
The top ranked public schools in East Peoria, IL include P L Bolin Elementary School, Robein Elementary School and Glendale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in East Peoria?
11 public schools are located in East Peoria.
What is the racial composition of students in East Peoria?
East Peoria public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in East Peoria are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in East Peoria include: Woodrow Wilson Elementary School vs. Don D Shute Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School vs. Don D Shute Elementary School, Don D Shute Elementary School vs. Riverview Elementary School
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