For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,634 students in 61603, IL (there are , serving 669 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in 61603, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61603, IL are Woodruff Career & Tech Center, Online Learning Academy and Von Steuben Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61603 have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 3% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61603, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61603, IL 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodruff Career & Tech Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Ne Perry Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6665
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6665
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Online Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3202 N Wisconsin Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6758
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6758
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Von Steuben Middle School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Forrest Hill Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6561
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6561
Grades: 5-8
| 240 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Mary St
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6542
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6542
Grades: K-8
| 757 students
Rank: #55.
Glen Oak Comm Learning Center
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 N Wisconsin Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6518
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6518
Grades: K-8
| 637 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greeley Alternative School
Alternative School
3202 N Wisconsin Ave, Pps Admi
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 282-1919
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 282-1919
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
61603, Illinois 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Childrens Home School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
2130 North Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 685-1047
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 685-1047
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Diagnostic Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3202 N Wisconsin Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6725
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6725
Grades: K-12
| 75 students
Glen Oak Christian County Dlc Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3202 N Wisconsin
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 675-6775
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 675-6775
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3129 Ne Madison Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6538
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6538
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Lakeview Ywca County Dlc Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3202 N Wisconsin
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6810
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6810
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
700 Mary St
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6542
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6542
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
245 Green St
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 282-7700
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 282-7700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
304 E Illinois St
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6567
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6567
Grades: 5-8
| 272 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61603, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61603, IL include Woodruff Career & Tech Center, Online Learning Academy and Von Steuben Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 61603?
6 public schools are located in 61603.
What percentage of students in 61603 go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in 61603 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61603?
61603 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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