Best Schools in Peoria County, IL
Peoria County, IL has 96 public schools (16 high, 17 middle, 56 elementary) serving 33,442 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Peoria County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Peoria County, IL
The top high schools in Peoria County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dunlap High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dunlap Cusd 323 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1375 Students
2. Princeville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Princeville Cusd 326 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 332 Students
3. Elmwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmwood Cusd 322 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 200 Students
4. Brimfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brimfield Cusd 309 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 209 Students
5. Illini Bluffs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 267 Students
6. Williamsfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsfield Cusd 210 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 96 Students
7. Il Valley Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Il Valley Central Usd 321 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 647 Students
8. Canton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Union Sd 66 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 641 Students
9. Richwoods High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peoria Sd 150 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1580 Students
10. Farmington Central High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Central Cusd 265 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 375 Students
Best Middle Schools in Peoria County, IL
The top middle schools in Peoria County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Reservoir Gifted School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peoria Sd 150 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 277 Students
2. Dunlap Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dunlap Cusd 323 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 544 Students
3. Dunlap Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dunlap Cusd 323 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 564 Students
4. Farmington Central Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Central Cusd 265 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students
5. Illini Bluffs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 205 Students
6. Chillicothe Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Il Valley Central Usd 321 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 239 Students
7. Mossville Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Il Valley Central Usd 321 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
8. Williamsfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsfield Cusd 210 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 74 Students
9. Elmwood Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmwood Cusd 322 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 101 Students
10. Ingersoll Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Union Sd 66 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 645 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Peoria County, IL
The top elementary schools in Peoria County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Williamsfield Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsfield Cusd 210 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 125 Students
2. Hickory Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dunlap Cusd 323 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 801 Students
3. Banner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dunlap Cusd 323 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 381 Students
4. Wilder-waite Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dunlap Cusd 323 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 383 Students
5. Mossville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Il Valley Central Usd 321 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
6. South Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Il Valley Central Usd 321 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 399 Students
7. Dunlap Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dunlap Cusd 323 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 258 Students
8. Monroe Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe Sd 70 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 275 Students
9. Limestone Walters Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Limestone Walters Ccsd 316 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 194 Students
10. Kellar Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peoria Sd 150 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 360 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Peoria County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Peoria County, IL has a total population of 181,830 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Peoria County, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Peoria County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.08 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Peoria County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Peoria County, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Peoria County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Peoria County, IL
How many schools are in Peoria County, IL?
Peoria County, IL has 96 public schools: 16 high schools, 17 middle schools and 56 elementary schools, serving 33,442 students in total.
How do schools in Peoria County perform on state tests?
On average, 96 schools in Peoria County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Peoria County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Peoria County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Peoria County
12 places in Peoria County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (12)
- Peoria (32)
- Dunlap (6)
- Chillicothe (4)
- Bartonville (3)
- Elmwood (3)
- Farmington (3)
- Glasford (3)
- Brimfield (2)
- Mossville (2)
- Peoria Heights (2)
- Princeville (2)
- West Peoria (1)
School districts (6)
- Peoria SD 150 (25 schools)
- Dunlap CUSD 323 (8 schools)
- Il Valley Central USD 321 (6 schools)
- Elmwood CUSD 322 (3 schools)
- Farmington Central CUSD 265 (3 schools)
- Illini Bluffs CUSD 327 (3 schools)