For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 886 students in 61614, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 61614, IL are Reservoir Gifted School, Liberty Leadership Middle School and Rolling Acres Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 61614 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61614, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61614, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reservoir Gifted School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3706 N Grand Blvd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6563
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6563
Gr: 5-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Leadership Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6327 N Sheridan Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4427
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4427
Gr: 5-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Rolling Acres Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5617 N Merrimac Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 689-1100
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 689-1100
Gr: 5-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
61614, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Peoria Developmental Center (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2018 W Cimarron Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4424
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4424
Gr: 3-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Zeller Mental Health Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5407 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-5017
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-5017
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 61614, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 61614, IL include Reservoir Gifted School, Liberty Leadership Middle School and Rolling Acres Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61614?
3 public middle schools are located in 61614.
What is the racial composition of students in 61614?
61614 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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