Peoria County Schools & Education
Peoria County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
80.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
80.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,475
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#89
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Peoria County
Measured School Summary
Peoria County has midrange measured school signals (score: 47/100) with a graduation rate of 80.8%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Peoria County spends $9,475 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 25% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 8.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Peoria County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
80 public schools and 20 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
47/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #89 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
80.8%
8.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,475
$225 above the state average
School coverage
80
20 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Peoria County has 80 public schools across 20 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Peoria County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Large multi-district county
Peoria County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#89
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 16 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 98% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Peoria SD 150
Elementary to high school visible
12,674 students
32 listed schools in this county slice.
Dunlap CUSD 323
Elementary to high school visible
4,736 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Il Valley Central USD 321
Elementary to high school visible
2,036 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Farmington Central CUSD 265
Elementary to high school visible
1,259 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Peoria SD 150 is the largest listed district slice, with 32 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Peoria County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Peoria County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Peoria County, Illinois
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Robust Urban and Suburban Network
Peoria County operates a massive system of 80 public schools serving 27,374 students across 20 districts. This diverse infrastructure includes 35 elementary, 16 middle, and 23 high schools to meet the needs of a large population.
Peoria SD 150 and Dunlap CUSD 323
Peoria SD 150 is the largest district by far, managing 32 schools and 12,674 students. The county also features Dunlap CUSD 323 with 4,736 students and one charter school representing 1.3% of the school landscape.
City Energy to Rural Quiet
The locale mix is broad, featuring 35 city, 23 suburb, and 22 rural schools with an average size of 421 students. Large campuses like Richwoods High School serve 1,580 students, offering extensive extracurricular and academic programs.
School Overview
Total Schools
80
in Peoria County
Reported Enrollment
27,374
78 schools reporting
School Districts
20
districts
Charter Schools
1
1% of total
School Level Breakdown
20 School Districts in Peoria County
Peoria SD 150
GuideDunlap CUSD 323
GuideIl Valley Central USD 321
Farmington Central CUSD 265
Limestone CHSD 310
Illini Bluffs CUSD 327
Peoria Heights CUSD 325
Elmwood CUSD 322
Princeville CUSD 326
Brimfield CUSD 309
80 Public Schools in Peoria County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 80 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richwoods High School | Profile | Peoria SD 150 | Peoria, 61614City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,580 |
| Peoria High School | Profile | Peoria SD 150 | Peoria, 61604City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,447 |
| Dunlap High School | Profile | Dunlap CUSD 323 | Dunlap, 61525Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,375 |
| Limestone Community High School | Record | Limestone CHSD 310 | Peoria, 61607Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 924 |
| Hickory Grove Elementary School | Record | Dunlap CUSD 323 | Dunlap, 61525Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 801 |
| Lincoln School | Record | Peoria SD 150 | Peoria, 61603City: Midsize | KG–8 | Primary | 727 |
| Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr | Record | Peoria SD 150 | Peoria, 61603City: Midsize | KG–8 | Primary | 709 |
| Manual High School | Record | Peoria SD 150 | Peoria, 61605City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 656 |
| Il Valley Central High School | Record | Il Valley Central USD 321 | Chillicothe, 61523Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 647 |
| The Elise Ford Allen Academy | Record | Peoria SD 150 | Peoria, 61605City: Midsize | KG–8 | Primary | 624 |
| Farmington Central Elem Sch | Record | Farmington Central CUSD 265 | Farmington, 61531Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 622 |
| Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr | Record | Peoria SD 150 | Peoria, 61605City: Midsize | KG–8 | Primary | 574 |
| Dunlap Valley Middle School | Record | Dunlap CUSD 323 | Dunlap, 61525Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 564 |
| Peoria Heights Grade School | Record | Peoria Heights CUSD 325 | Peoria Heights, 61616Suburb: Large | PK–8 | Primary | 546 |
| Dunlap Middle School | Record | Dunlap CUSD 323 | Dunlap, 61525Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 544 |
| Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr | Record | Peoria SD 150 | Peoria, 61605City: Midsize | PK | Other | 495 |
| Hines Primary School | Record | Peoria SD 150 | Peoria, 61614City: Midsize | KG–4 | Primary | 435 |
| Ridgeview Elementary School | Record | Dunlap CUSD 323 | Peoria, 61615City: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 430 |
| Illini Bluffs Elementary School | Record | Illini Bluffs CUSD 327 | Glasford, 61533Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 425 |
| Brimfield Grade School | Record | Brimfield CUSD 309 | Brimfield, 61517Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 421 |
Richwoods High School
Peoria SD 150
Peoria, 61614 / City: Midsize
Peoria High School
Peoria SD 150
Peoria, 61604 / City: Midsize
Dunlap High School
Dunlap CUSD 323
Dunlap, 61525 / Suburb: Large
Limestone Community High School
Limestone CHSD 310
Peoria, 61607 / Rural: Fringe
Hickory Grove Elementary School
Dunlap CUSD 323
Dunlap, 61525 / Rural: Fringe
Il Valley Central High School
Il Valley Central USD 321
Chillicothe, 61523 / Suburb: Large
Farmington Central Elem Sch
Farmington Central CUSD 265
Farmington, 61531 / Rural: Distant
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr
Peoria SD 150
Peoria, 61605 / City: Midsize
Peoria Heights Grade School
Peoria Heights CUSD 325
Peoria Heights, 61616 / Suburb: Large
Ridgeview Elementary School
Dunlap CUSD 323
Peoria, 61615 / City: Midsize
Illini Bluffs Elementary School
Illini Bluffs CUSD 327
Glasford, 61533 / Rural: Distant
Brimfield Grade School
Brimfield CUSD 309
Brimfield, 61517 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,475
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Peoria County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Peoria County, Illinois?
Peoria County operates a massive system of 80 public schools serving 27,374 students across 20 districts. This diverse infrastructure includes 35 elementary, 16 middle, and 23 high schools to meet the needs of a large population.
What are the major school districts in Peoria County, Illinois?
Peoria SD 150 is the largest district by far, managing 32 schools and 12,674 students. The county also features Dunlap CUSD 323 with 4,736 students and one charter school representing 1.3% of the school landscape.
What is the school experience like in Peoria County?
The locale mix is broad, featuring 35 city, 23 suburb, and 22 rural schools with an average size of 421 students. Large campuses like Richwoods High School serve 1,580 students, offering extensive extracurricular and academic programs.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.