East Peoria SD 86 School District

601 Taylor St
East Peoria, IL 61611-2685
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

East Peoria SD 86 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,401 students in East Peoria SD 86 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in East Peoria SD 86 School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
1,401 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Peoria SD 86 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#549 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
23%
27%
21%
30%
58%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
29%
% Black
4%
16%
% White
82%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,356 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,630 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,356
$22,455
Spending / Student
$22,630
$21,692

Best East Peoria SD 86 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P L Bolin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
428 Arnold Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5350
Gr: 3-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Bloomington Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5400
Gr: 3-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Springfield Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5450
Gr: 3-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Central Jr High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Taylor St
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
1848 Highview Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5300
Gr: K-2 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Briarbrook Dr
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5500
Gr: PK-2 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Oakwood Ave
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5550
Gr: K-2 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Peoria SD 86 School District?
East Peoria SD 86 School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,401 students.
What is the rank of East Peoria SD 86 School District?
East Peoria SD 86 School District is ranked #545 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Peoria SD 86 School District?
82% of East Peoria SD 86 School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Peoria SD 86 School District?
East Peoria SD 86 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is East Peoria SD 86 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,630 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,401 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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