Whittier Primary School
Peoria, IL · Peoria SD 150 · Grades K - 4
1,552nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 26%▼ Declining
Whittier Primary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Whittier Primary School 1,552nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 26% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 49th in 2019 to 26th in 2025 — declining.
Whittier Primary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Whittier Primary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 334 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 44.8% | 42.2% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| White | 39.7% | 26.6% | ▼ 13.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.5% | 18.9% | ▲ 14.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.3% | 11.1% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Whittier Primary School
Typical home value $127K in zip 61606 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2002
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Whittier Primary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1The Elise Ford Allen AcademyPeoria SD 150 · 0.5 mi away2,101st of 2,105
ELA 11% · Math 5% - 1Franklin Primary SchoolPeoria SD 150 · 0.9 mi away1,925th of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 15% - 1Trewyn Primary SchoolPeoria SD 150 · 1.9 mi away2,045th of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 7% - 2Dr Maude A Sanders Primary SchoolPeoria SD 150 · 2.1 mi away1,846th of 2,105
ELA 22% · Math 18% - 1Annie Jo Gordon Comm Learning CntrPeoria SD 150 · 2.2 mi away2,000th of 2,105
ELA 20% · Math 9% - 1Glen Oak Comm Learning CntrPeoria SD 150 · 2.3 mi away2,048th of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 8% - 5Pleasant Hill Elem SchoolPleasant Hill SD 69 · 2.3 mi away1,261st of 2,105
ELA 37% - 4Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary SchoolPeoria SD 150 · 2.4 mi away1,450th of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 28%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Whittier Primary School in?
Whittier Primary School is part of the Peoria SD 150 district in Peoria, Illinois.
Is Whittier Primary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Whittier Primary School 1,552nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 26% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Whittier Primary School?
Black 42%, White 27%, Hispanic 19%, Two or more races 11% (334 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Whittier Primary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61606 is $127K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.