For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,021 students in 61604, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 61604, IL are Norwood Elementary School, Robert A Jamieson School and Pleasant Valley Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 61604 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61604, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61604, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6521 W Farmington Rd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 676-3683
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 676-3683
Gr: 5-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Robert A Jamieson School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2721 W Richwoods Blvd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6594
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6594
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Valley Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3314 W Richwoods Blvd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 679-0634
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 679-0634
Gr: 4-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Sterling Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2315 N Sterling Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6557
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6557
Gr: 5-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Harold B Dawson Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2708 W Rohmann Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6506
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6506
Gr: 5-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
223 N Maxwell Rd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 634-4200
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 634-4200
Gr: 4-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 61604, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 61604, IL include Norwood Elementary School, Robert A Jamieson School and Pleasant Valley Intermediate School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61604?
6 public middle schools are located in 61604.
What is the racial composition of students in 61604?
61604 public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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