For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 690 students in 61606, IL (there are , serving 193 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 61606, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 61606, IL are Whittier Primary School and Franklin Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61606 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61606, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61606, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whittier Primary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1619 W Fredonia Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6569
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6569
Gr: K-4 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Primary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
807 W Columbia Ter
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 682-2693
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 682-2693
Gr: K-4 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
61606, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
839 West Moss Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6702
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6702
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Peoria Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
839 West Moss Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
839 West Moss Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Gr: 10-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 61606, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61606, IL include Whittier Primary School and Franklin Primary School.
How many public schools are located in 61606?
2 public schools are located in 61606.
What percentage of students in 61606 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 61606 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61606?
61606 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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