For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,735 students in 61605, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 61605, IL are Day Treatment, Pleasant Hill Elementary School and Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 61605 have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 3% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61605, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61605, IL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1419 S Folkers Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6725
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6725
Gr: 1-12
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3717 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-6829
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-6829
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Center
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2727 W Krause Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6522
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6522
Gr: K-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Trewyn Primary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1419 S Folkers Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6500
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6500
Gr: K-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
The Elise Ford Allen Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1704 W Aiken Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6574
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6574
Gr: K-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
61605, Illinois 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
919 S Matthew St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6504
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6504
Gr: 5-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1507 South Lydia Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6515
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6515
Gr: PK-4 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
2212 W Ann St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6559
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6559
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 61605, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 61605, IL include Day Treatment, Pleasant Hill Elementary School and Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 61605?
5 public middle schools are located in 61605.
What is the racial composition of students in 61605?
61605 public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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