Discover Peoria Schools

The top-ranked high public schools in the Peoria area according to the Fall 2023 U.S. News & World Report.

1. Dunlap High School

• Illinois Rank: 53
• National Rank: 1,441
• Dunlap High School offers Advanced Placement coursework and exams with a 40% student participation rate. Additionally, the school has a 35% minority enrollment, with 13% of students considered economically disadvantaged, and boasts a 90% graduation rate.

2. Morton High School

• Illinois Rank: 83
• National Rank: 2,387
• Morton High School provides Advanced Placement opportunities with a 28% participation rate. The school has a 10% minority enrollment and a high graduation rate of 97%.

3. Washington Community High School

• Illinois Rank: 91
• National Rank: 2,602
• Washington Community High School ranks third in the area, offering Advanced Placement coursework with a 37% participation rate. The school has a 12.6% minority enrollment and an impressive 92% graduation rate.

4. Metamora Township High School

• Illinois Rank: 121
• Metamora High School provides students with the opportunity to take Advanced Placement coursework and exams, with a 24% participation rate.

5. Richwoods High School

• Illinois Rank: 141
• Richwoods High School offers Advanced Placement coursework with a 39% participation rate. The school has a significant minority enrollment of 60% and is part of the Peoria School District 150.

6. Dee-Mack High School

• Illinois Rank: 150
• Dee-Mack High School provides students with Advanced Placement opportunities, boasting a 29% participation rate. The school has a low 4% minority enrollment.

7. El Paso-Gridley High School

• Illinois Rank: 170
• El Paso-Gridley High School offers Advanced Placement coursework with a 20% participation rate. The school has a 10% minority enrollment.

8. Princeville High School

• Illinois Rank: 191
• Princeville High School provides students with the opportunity to take Advanced Placement coursework and exams, with a 21% participation rate.

9. Pekin Community High School

• Illinois Rank: 199
• Pekin Community High School offers Advanced Placement coursework with a 17% participation rate. The school has a 10% minority enrollment.

10. Illinois Valley Central High School

• Illinois Rank: 209
• Illinois Valley Central High School provides students with the opportunity to take Advanced Placement coursework and exams, with a 20% participation rate. The school has a 12% minority enrollment.

These rankings and descriptions showcase the educational offerings and demographics of each of these top-ranked schools in the Peoria area.