For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 698 students in 61606, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 207 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 61606, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 61606, IL are Whittier Primary School and Franklin Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61606 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61606, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61606, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whittier Primary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1619 W Fredonia Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6569
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6569
Gr: K-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Primary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
807 W Columbia Ter
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 682-2693
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 682-2693
Gr: K-4 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 61606, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61606, IL include Whittier Primary School and Franklin Primary School.
How many public schools are located in 61606?
2 public schools are located in 61606.
What percentage of students in 61606 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 61606 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61606?
61606 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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