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Peoria County

Illinois · Public K-12

Peoria County's public-school directory totals 81 campuses, with student enrollment near 27,827. Peoria SD 150 is the largest district. Median household income runs around $65,108. The level mix is 38 elementary, 16 middle, and 24 high schools.

7-year change in Peoria County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
27,428
-730 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
64
-10 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
47%
was 52%
% Hispanic
10%
was 7%
% Black
30%
was 30%
% Asian
5%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
179,645
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
81
20 districts
Enrollment
27,827
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$65,108
Below Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
56.7%
Above Illinois avg
Elementary
38
14,354 students
Middle
16
4,234 students
High
24
9,239 students
Combined / other
3
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Peoria SD 150
13,312 students · 20 districts in Peoria County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Peoria County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
67%
Hispanic
6%
Black
17%
Asian
5%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
46%
Hispanic
10%
Black
30%
Asian
5%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
34.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.2%
civilian labor
Median age
38
23.9% under 18

Test scores in Peoria County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 52 schools ranked. Illinois state average: 51.0%.

See all 52 schools in Peoria County ranked by score →

All schools (81)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Richwoods High SchoolPeoriaHigh09-121,685·
Peoria High SchoolPeoriaHigh09-121,541·
Dunlap High SchoolDunlapHigh09-121,420·
Limestone Community High SchoolPeoriaHigh09-12898·
Hickory Grove Elementary SchoolDunlapElementaryPK-05865·
Lincoln SchoolPeoriaElementaryKG-08823·
Glen Oak Comm Learning CntrPeoriaElementaryKG-08794·
Manual High SchoolPeoriaHigh09-12731·
Il Valley Central High SchoolChillicotheHigh09-12650·
The Elise Ford Allen AcademyPeoriaElementaryKG-08642·
Farmington Central Elem SchFarmingtonElementaryPK-05633·
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed CtrPeoriaElementaryPK-PK584·
Dunlap Valley Middle SchoolDunlapMiddle06-08546·
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning CntrPeoriaElementaryKG-08542·
Dunlap Middle SchoolDunlapMiddle06-08541·
Peoria Heights Grade SchoolPeoria HeightsElementaryPK-08488·
Dr Maude A Sanders Primary SchoolPeoriaElementaryKG-04442·
Ridgeview Elementary SchoolPeoriaElementaryKG-05433·
Mossville Elementary SchoolChillicotheElementaryPK-05431·
Illini Bluffs Elementary SchoolGlasfordElementaryPK-05425·
South Elementary SchoolChillicotheElementaryPK-03424·
Wilder-Waite Grade SchoolPeoriaElementaryKG-05404·
Hines Primary SchoolPeoriaElementaryKG-04403·
Quest Charter School AcademyPeoriaHigh05-12399·
Brimfield Grade SchoolBrimfieldElementaryPK-08398·
Farmington Central High SchFarmingtonHigh09-12383·
Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary SchoolPeoriaElementaryPK-04378·
Banner Elementary SchoolDunlapElementaryKG-05375·
Trewyn Primary SchoolPeoriaElementaryKG-08375·
Sterling Middle SchoolPeoriaMiddle05-08374·
Whittier Primary SchoolPeoriaElementaryKG-04366·
Kellar Primary SchoolPeoriaElementaryKG-04365·
Northmoor Primary SchoolPeoriaElementaryKG-04365·
Liberty Leadership Middle SchoolPeoriaMiddle05-08350·
Princeville High SchoolPrincevilleHigh06-12350·
Charter Oak Primary SchoolPeoriaElementaryKG-04337·
Franklin Primary SchoolPeoriaElementaryKG-04332·
Harold B Dawson Middle SchoolWest PeoriaMiddle05-08331·
Rolling Acres Middle SchoolPeoriaHigh05-12321·
Elmwood Elem SchoolElmwoodElementaryPK-06314·
Reservoir Gifted SchoolPeoriaMiddle05-08308·
Princeville Elem SchoolPrincevilleElementaryPK-05292·
Oak Grove SchoolBartonvilleElementaryPK-08285·
Monroe Elem SchoolBartonvilleElementaryPK-08274·
Von Steuben Middle SchoolPeoriaMiddle05-08266·
Mark W Bills Middle SchoolPeoriaMiddle05-08258·
Dunlap Grade SchoolDunlapElementaryKG-05253·
Farmington Central Jr High SchFarmingtonMiddle06-08253·
Illini Bluffs High SchoolGlasfordHigh09-12249·
Pleasant Valley Primary SchoolPeoriaElementaryPK-03248·
Chillicothe Jr HighChillicotheMiddle06-08229·
Norwood Primary SchoolPeoriaElementaryPK-04224·
Peoria Heights High SchoolPeoria HeightsHigh09-12215·
Elmwood High SchoolElmwoodHigh09-12208·
Bartonville Elem SchoolBartonvilleElementaryPK-08204·
Brimfield High SchoolBrimfieldHigh09-12189·
Illini Bluffs Middle SchoolGlasfordMiddle06-08181·
Mossville Jr HighMossvilleMiddle06-08181·
Limestone Walters Elem SchoolPeoriaElementaryPK-08169·
Pleasant Valley Intermediate SchPeoriaMiddle04-08166·
Pleasant Hill Elem SchoolPeoriaElementaryPK-08164·
Chillicothe Elementary CenterChillicotheElementary04-05156·
Norwood Elem SchoolPeoriaMiddle05-08150·
Hollis Consolidated Grade SchPeoriaElementaryKG-08147·
Elmwood Junior High SchoolElmwoodMiddle07-08100·
Day TreatmentPeoriaCombined01-120·
Diploma Degree North CampusPeoriaHigh11-120·
Greeley Alternative SchoolPeoriaHigh06-120·
IVC Learning CenterChillicotheHigh09-120·
IVC Transition CenterChillicotheHigh09-120·
Knoxville Cntr Student SuccessPeoriaHigh09-120·
Knoxville Safe School ProgramPeoriaHigh09-120·
Online Learning AcademyPeoriaCombinedKG-120·
Peoria Cty Jvnl Det Ctr 6-8PeoriaMiddle04-080·
Peoria Cty Jvnl Det Ctr 9-12PeoriaHigh09-120·
Peoria Educ Reg for Empl TraingPeoriaHigh06-120·
Peoria Regional High SchoolWest PeoriaHigh09-120·
Robert A Jamieson SchoolPeoriaCombinedPK-120·
Woodruff Career & Tech CenterPeoriaHigh09-120·
SEAPCO AcademyPeoriaElementaryM-M··
SEAPCO CENTRALPeoriaElementaryM-M··

Cities in Peoria County

Peoria47 schoolsChillicothe7 schoolsDunlap6 schoolsBartonville3 schoolsElmwood3 schoolsFarmington3 schoolsGlasford3 schoolsBrimfield2 schoolsPeoria Heights2 schoolsPrinceville2 schoolsWest Peoria2 schoolsMossville1 school

About Peoria County

Across the middle-population Illinois county of Peoria County of about 179,645 residents, the public-school footprint covers 81 schools and about 27,827 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $65,108, 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 7% meaningfully below the Illinois median.

In terms of grade levels, Peoria County spans 38 elementary schools (14,354 students), 16 middle schools (4,234), 24 high schools (9,239), and 3 combined or other schools.

Peoria SD 150 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 13,312 students across Peoria County.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Peoria County has shrank 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 28,158 students to 27,428. Over that span, Peoria County closed 10 schools, going from 74 to 64. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 52% to 47% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Peoria County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Peoria County?
Peoria County, Illinois has 81 public K-12 schools serving approximately 27,827 students.
How many high schools are in Peoria County?
Peoria County, Illinois has 24 public high schools, serving approximately 9,239 students.
How many middle schools are in Peoria County?
Peoria County, Illinois has 16 public middle schools, serving approximately 4,234 students.
How many elementary schools are in Peoria County?
Peoria County, Illinois has 38 public elementary schools, serving approximately 14,354 students.
What is the largest school district in Peoria County?
Peoria SD 150 is the largest school district in Peoria County, serving approximately 13,312 students. The county contains 20 school districts overall.
What is the population of Peoria County?
Peoria County, Illinois has a population of approximately 179,645, with a median age of 38. About 23.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Peoria County?
Median household income in Peoria County is $65,108, below the Illinois average of $70,291. About 10.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Peoria County?
Approximately 34.9% of adults 25 and older in Peoria County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Peoria County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 56.7% of students in Peoria County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Illinois county average of 51.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Peoria County schools?
Across Peoria County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.3 to 1.

Peoria County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data