For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 342 students in Peoria County, IL.
The top ranked public charter school in Peoria County, IL is Charter Oak Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peoria County, IL public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in Peoria County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public charter school average of 97% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Peoria County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charter Oak Primary School
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5221 W Timberedge Dr
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4433
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4433
Grades: K-4
| 342 students
Peoria County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
919 S Matthew St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6504
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6504
Grades: 5-8
| 319 students
Childrens Home School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
2130 North Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 685-1047
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 685-1047
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
2612 North Bootz Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6508
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6508
Grades: 6-8
| 197 students
Diagnostic Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3202 N Wisconsin Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6725
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6725
Grades: K-12
| 75 students
1507 South Lydia Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6515
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6515
Grades: PK-4
| 386 students
Glen Oak Christian County Dlc Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3202 N Wisconsin
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 675-6775
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 675-6775
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2900 W Heading Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-2803
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-2803
Grades: 5-11
| 11 students
Po Box 289
Hanna City, IL 61536
(309) 565-4396
Hanna City, IL 61536
(309) 565-4396
Grades: K-3
| 148 students
Hanna City Work Camp (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14617 Farmington Rd
Hanna City, IL 61536
(309) 565-4279
Hanna City, IL 61536
(309) 565-4279
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3129 Ne Madison Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6538
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6538
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Lakeview Ywca County Dlc Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3202 N Wisconsin
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6810
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6810
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
700 Mary St
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6542
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6542
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
412 S Eden Rd
Hanna City, IL 61536
(309) 565-7115
Hanna City, IL 61536
(309) 565-7115
Grades: 4-8
| 171 students
6018 W Lancaster Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-0621
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-0621
Grades: 5-8
| 148 students
P E R F E C T High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2000 West Pioneer Parkway
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-7373
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-7373
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
839 West Moss Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6702
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6702
Grades: 5-12
| 14 students
Peoria Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
839 West Moss Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Peoria City Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
223 North Maxwell Rd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 634-4200
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 634-4200
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Peoria Developmental Center (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2018 W Cimarron Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4424
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4424
Grades: 3-12
| 18 students
4607 West Elwood Dr
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-2494
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-2494
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Quest Charter School Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2503 N University St
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 402-0030
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 402-0030
Grades: 5-12
| 399 students
245 Green St
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 282-7700
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 282-7700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
839 West Moss Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Grades: 10-12
| 33 students
2212 W Ann St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6559
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6559
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
304 E Illinois St
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6567
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6567
Grades: 5-8
| 272 students
7225 West Plank Rd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 697-4555
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 697-4555
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Zeller Mental Health Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5407 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-5017
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-5017
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Peoria County, IL?
The top ranked public charter schools in Peoria County, IL include Charter Oak Primary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Peoria County?
1 public charter schools are located in Peoria County.
What is the racial composition of students in Peoria County?
Peoria County public charter schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).
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