For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 804 students in East Peoria, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in East Peoria, IL are Robein Elementary School, Central Jr High School and Riverview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Peoria, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in East Peoria have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in East Peoria, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robein Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Campus Ave
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 694-1409
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 694-1409
Gr: K-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Central Jr High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Taylor St
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5200
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1421 Spring Bay Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 822-8550
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 822-8550
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in East Peoria, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in East Peoria, IL include Robein Elementary School, Central Jr High School and Riverview Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in East Peoria?
3 public middle schools are located in East Peoria.
What is the racial composition of students in East Peoria?
East Peoria public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in East Peoria are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in East Peoria include: Riverview Elementary School vs. Robein Elementary School
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