Best 61615 Illinois Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,432 students in 61615, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 61615, IL are Wilder-waite Grade School, Ridgeview Elementary School and Charter Oak Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61615 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61615, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best 61615, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilder-waite Grade School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10021 N Pacific St
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-7728
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3903 W Ridgeview Dr
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8260
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Charter Oak Primary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5221 W Timberedge Dr
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4433
Gr: K-4 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Mark W Bills Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6001 N Frostwood Pkwy
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4437
Gr: 5-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Peoria Educ Reg For Empl Traing
Vocational School
2000 W Pioneer Pkwy
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-7373
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 61615, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 61615, IL include Wilder-waite Grade School, Ridgeview Elementary School and Charter Oak Primary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61615?
5 public elementary schools are located in 61615.
What is the racial composition of students in 61615?
61615 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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