For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 691 students in 61605, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in 61605, IL is Pleasant Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 61605 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 61605, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61605, IL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3717 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-6829
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-6829
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
800 W Romeo B Garrett Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6810
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6810
Gr: PK | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
61605, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
919 S Matthew St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6504
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6504
Gr: 5-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1507 South Lydia Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6515
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6515
Gr: PK-4 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
2212 W Ann St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6559
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6559
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 61605, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 61605, IL include Pleasant Hill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 61605?
2 public preschools are located in 61605.
What is the racial composition of students in 61605?
61605 public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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