Peoria public schools graded in Niche 2024 Best Schools and Districts school rankings
Wonder how Peoria Public Schools would grade out nationally?
Niche.com offers its ninth installment of high school rankings from across the country — the 2024 Best Schools and Districts list — including 94,058 public schools, 30,809 private schools and 12,192 school districts nationwide.
Peoria checked in at No. 842 for diversity out of 11,549 school districts nationally, according to the website. In the state, the Peoria school district ranked 40th out of 604 for Most Diverse School Districts in Illinois and 63rd out of 406 for Best School Districts for Athletes in Illinois.
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Here's what you need to know about Peoria schools:
Peoria School District No. 150
Grade: C+
- According to Niche.com, the district has 12,805 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15-to-1, and state test scores indicate 11% of students are at least proficient in math and 14% in reading. The district's top marks came in clubs and activities, college prep, diversity, resources and facilities, and sports. Full report card at niche.com.
While there may be room for improvement, Peoria schools still have a few diamonds. Here's a look at individual school grades:
Richwoods High School
Grade: A
- The "highly-rated" school hosts 1,496 students in grades 9-12, according to the website. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20-to-1, and state test scores indicate 30% of students are at least proficient in math and 35% in reading. The school receives A's for college prep, diversity and teachers. Full report card at niche.com.
Reservoir Gifted Academy
Grade: B+
- Niche.com lists 285 students for grades 5-8 at the "above average" school. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19-to-1, and state test scores indicate 79% of students are at least proficient in math and 82% in reading. The school receives A's for academics and diversity. Full report card at niche.com.
Northmoor Primary School
Grade: B
- The "above-average" public school educates 346 students from kindergarten through 4th grade, according to the website. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14-to-1. State test scores indicate 27% of students are at least proficient in math and 32% in reading. The school receives top marks for academics, diversity and teachers. Full report card at niche.com.
Kellar Primary School
Grade: B
- Niche.com says this "above-average" public school teaches 340 students from kindergarten through 4th grade. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15-to-1. State test scores indicate 42% of students are at least proficient in math and 42% in reading. The school receives top marks for academics, diversity and teachers. Full report card at niche.com.
Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Education Center
Grade: B-
- According to the website, there are 451 students from pre-kindergarten through 1st grade. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15-to-1. The school receives top marks for diversity and teachers. Full report card at niche.com.
Charter Oak Primary School
Grade: B-
- The school has 316 students from kindergarten through 4th grade, according to niche.com. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14-to-1. State test scores indicate 27% of students are at least proficient in math and 27% in reading. The school receives top marks for academics, diversity and teachers. Full report card at niche.com.
Whittier Primary School
Grade: C+
- The website lists the school at 297 students from kindergarten through 4th grade. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14-to-1. State test scores indicate 10% of students are at least proficient in math and 17% in reading. The school receives top marks for academics, diversity and teachers. Full report card at niche.com.
Liberty Leadership Middle School
Grade: C+
- Niche.com shows 273 students for grades 5-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12-to-1, and state test scores indicate 9% of students are at least proficient in math and 26% in reading. The school receives top marks for academics, diversity and teachers. Full report card at niche.com.
Manual Academy
Grade: C
- The school teaches 673 students in grades 9-12, according to the website. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15-to-1, and state test scores indicate 5% of students are at least proficient in math and 5% in reading. The school receives A's for clubs and activities, and diversity. Full report card at niche.com.
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Peoria High School
Grade: C
- The school hosts 1,518 students in grades 9-12, according to niche.com. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19-to-1, and state test scores indicate 4% of students are at least proficient in math and 7% in reading. The school receives A's for diversity, food and sports. Full report card at niche.com.
Mark W. Bills Middle School
Grade: C
- Niche.com lists 263 students for grades 5-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18-to-1, and state test scores indicate 12% of students are at least proficient in math and 17% in reading. The school receives top marks for academics, diversity and teachers. Full report card at niche.com.
Sterling Middle School
Grade: C-
- The school educates 435 students for grades 5-8, according to the website. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15-to-1, and state test scores indicate 1% of students are at least proficient in math and 4% in reading. The school receives marks for academics, diversity and teachers. Full report card at niche.com.
Harold B. Dawson Jr. Middle School
Grade: C-
- The tally reaches 368 students for grades 5-8, according to niche.com. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19-to-1, and state test scores indicate 1% of students are at least proficient in math and 5% in reading. The school receives marks for academics, diversity and teachers. Full report card at niche.com.
Franklin Primary School
Grade: C-
- The website checks the school in at 418 students from kindergarten through 4th grade. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14-to-1. State test scores indicate 5% of students are at least proficient in math and 5% in reading. The school receives marks for academics, diversity and teachers. Full report card at niche.com.
Trewyn K-8 School
Grade: C-
- Niche.com shows 375 students for kindergarten through 8th grade. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13-to-1, and state test scores indicate 5% of students are at least proficient in math and 5% in reading. The school receives top marks for academics, diversity and teachers. Full report card at niche.com.
Annie Jo Gordon Community Learning Center
Grade: C-
- The school teaches 525 students from kindergarten through 8th grade, according to the website. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12-to-1, and state test scores indicate 1% of students are at least proficient in math and 3% in reading. The school receives marks for academics, diversity and teachers. Full report card at niche.com.
Glen Oak Community Learning Center
Grade: C-
- There are 691 students from kindergarten through 8th grade at the school, according to niche.com. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18-to-1, and state test scores indicate 1% of students are at least proficient in math and 1% in reading. The school receives marks for academics, diversity and teachers. Full report card at niche.com.
Lincoln K-8 School
Grade: C-
- The website reports 693 students from kindergarten through 8th grade at the school. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14-to-1, and state test scores indicate 1% of students are at least proficient in math and 2% in reading. The school receives marks for academics, diversity and teachers. Full report card at niche.com.
Dr. Maude A. Sanders Primary School
Grade: C-
- The school has at 384 students from kindergarten through 4th grade, according to niche.com. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13-to-1. State test scores indicate 5% of students are at least proficient in math and 5% in reading. The school receives marks for academics, diversity and teachers. Full report card at niche.com.
Dr. C. T. Vivian Primary School
Grade: C-
- The website lists the school at 386 students from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11-to-1. State test scores indicate 5% of students are at least proficient in math and 8% in reading. The school receives marks for academics, diversity and teachers. Full report card at niche.com.
Hines Primary School
Grade: C-
- Niche.com places the school at 438 students from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16-to-1. State test scores indicate 5% of students are at least proficient in math and 8% in reading. The school receives marks for academics, diversity and teachers. Full report card at niche.com.
Von Steuben Middle School
Grade: C-
- The school educates 322 students in grades 5-8, according to the website. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16-to-1, and state test scores indicate 1% of students are at least proficient in math and 1% in reading. The school receives marks for academics, diversity and teachers. Full report card at niche.com.
Rolling Acres Middle School
Grade: None given
- Niche.com lists 379 students for grades 5-12. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15-to-1, and state test scores indicate 10% of students are at least proficient in math and 19% in reading. Full report card at niche.com.
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