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 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in East Peoria have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 51±¬ÁÏs in East Peoria, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P L Bolin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
428 Arnold Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5350
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5350
Gr: 3-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Robein Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Campus Ave
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 694-1409
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 694-1409
Gr: K-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Bloomington Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5400
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5400
Gr: 3-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 Springfield Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5450
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5450
Gr: 3-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
East Peoria High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 E Washington St
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 694-8300
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 694-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Central Jr High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Taylor St
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5200
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1421 Spring Bay Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 822-8550
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 822-8550
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
1848 Highview Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5300
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5300
Gr: K-2 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Briarbrook Dr
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5500
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5500
Gr: PK-2 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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
Rank: n/an/a
300 Oakwood Ave
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5550
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5550
Gr: PK-2 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
East Peoria, Illinois 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy At Icc (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1 College Dr
East Peoria, IL 61635
(309) 694-5578
East Peoria, IL 61635
(309) 694-5578
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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
Gr: Inquire with school
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, Riverview Elementary School vs. Robein Elementary School
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