For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,977 students in 61605, IL (there are , serving 312 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 61605, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 61605, IL are Day Treatment, Pleasant Hill Elementary School and Manual High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61605 have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 4% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61605, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61605, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1419 S Folkers Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6725
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6725
Gr: 1-12
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3717 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-6829
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-6829
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Manual High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
811 S Griswold St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6600
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Center
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2727 W Krause Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6522
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6522
Gr: K-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Trewyn Primary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1419 S Folkers Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6500
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6500
Gr: K-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
The Elise Ford Allen Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1704 W Aiken Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6574
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6574
Gr: K-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
800 W Romeo B Garrett Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6810
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6810
Gr: PK | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
61605, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
919 S Matthew St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6504
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6504
Gr: 5-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1507 South Lydia Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6515
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6515
Gr: PK-4 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
2212 W Ann St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6559
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6559
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 61605, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61605, IL include Day Treatment, Pleasant Hill Elementary School and Manual High School.
How many public schools are located in 61605?
7 public schools are located in 61605.
What percentage of students in 61605 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 61605 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61605?
61605 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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