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47 schools in Peoria

Illinois · Public K-12

Peoria's public-school count of 47 reflects a system enrolling about 15,984 students inside Illinois, broken out as 23 elementary, 8 middle, and 13 high.

7-year change in Peoria

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
15,585
-604 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
33
-9 (-21%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
26%
was 31%
% Hispanic
14%
was 10%
% Black
47%
was 49%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning CntrElementaryKG-08542
Charter Oak Primary SchoolElementaryKG-04337
Day TreatmentCombined01-120
Diploma Degree North CampusHigh11-120
Dr Maude A Sanders Primary SchoolElementaryKG-04442
Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary SchoolElementaryPK-04378
Franklin Primary SchoolElementaryKG-04332
Glen Oak Comm Learning CntrElementaryKG-08794
Greeley Alternative SchoolHigh06-120
Hines Primary SchoolElementaryKG-04403
Hollis Consolidated Grade SchElementaryKG-08147
Kellar Primary SchoolElementaryKG-04365
Knoxville Cntr Student SuccessHigh09-120
Knoxville Safe School ProgramHigh09-120
Liberty Leadership Middle SchoolMiddle05-08350
Limestone Community High SchoolHigh09-12898
Limestone Walters Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08169
Lincoln SchoolElementaryKG-08823
Manual High SchoolHigh09-12731
Mark W Bills Middle SchoolMiddle05-08258
Northmoor Primary SchoolElementaryKG-04365
Norwood Elem SchoolMiddle05-08150
Norwood Primary SchoolElementaryPK-04224
Online Learning AcademyCombinedKG-120
Peoria Cty Jvnl Det Ctr 6-8Middle04-080
Peoria Cty Jvnl Det Ctr 9-12High09-120
Peoria Educ Reg for Empl TraingHigh06-120
Peoria High SchoolHigh09-121,541
Pleasant Hill Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08164
Pleasant Valley Intermediate SchMiddle04-08166
Pleasant Valley Primary SchoolElementaryPK-03248
Quest Charter School AcademyHigh05-12399
Reservoir Gifted SchoolMiddle05-08308
Richwoods High SchoolHigh09-121,685
Ridgeview Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05433
Robert A Jamieson SchoolCombinedPK-120
Rolling Acres Middle SchoolHigh05-12321
SEAPCO AcademyElementaryM-M·
SEAPCO CENTRALElementaryM-M·
Sterling Middle SchoolMiddle05-08374
The Elise Ford Allen AcademyElementaryKG-08642
Trewyn Primary SchoolElementaryKG-08375
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed CtrElementaryPK-PK584
Von Steuben Middle SchoolMiddle05-08266
Whittier Primary SchoolElementaryKG-04366
Wilder-Waite Grade SchoolElementaryKG-05404
Woodruff Career & Tech CenterHigh09-120

About Peoria

Across Peoria, Illinois, 47 public schools enrolls about 15,984 students between them.

In terms of grade levels, the city is made up of 23 elementary, 8 middle, 13 high, and 3 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 340, noticeably below the state mean of about 480.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 4%: 16,189 students in SY 2017-18 versus 15,585 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Peoria closed 9 schools, going from 42 to 33. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 31% to 26%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Peoria discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Peoria?
Peoria, Illinois has 47 public K-12 schools serving approximately 15,984 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Peoria?
Peoria has 23 elementary, 8 middle, 13 high, 3 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Peoria?
Richwoods High School is the largest public school in Peoria by enrollment, with approximately 1,685 students.
What school districts serve Peoria?
Peoria is served by 10 public school districts, including Peoria SD 150, Hollis Cons SD 328, Limestone Walters CCSD 316, Norwood ESD 63, Pleasant Hill SD 69 and 5 others.
What grade levels do public schools in Peoria cover?
Public schools in Peoria serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Peoria?
1 of the 47 public schools in Peoria are charter schools.