Best Public Schools in Peoria, IL


Summary:

The city of Peoria, Illinois is home to 33 schools, including 20 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 6 high schools, across various school districts. The majority of the schools belong to the Peoria School District 150, which is ranked 773 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

A few schools stand out in the data set. Ridgeview Elementary School (Dunlap CUSD 323 district) consistently performs well, ranking in the top 400 elementary schools in Illinois and earning a 4-star rating. Reservoir Gifted School (Peoria School District 150) is a standout middle school, ranking 7th out of 1,363 middle schools in Illinois and earning a 5-star rating. Hollis Consolidated Grade School (Hollis Cons School District 328) is another high-performing elementary school, ranking in the top 600 and earning a 4-star rating.

However, the data also reveals significant challenges and disparities within the Peoria school system. Many schools struggle with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism rates, and high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve educational outcomes for all students in Peoria.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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