Ridgeview Elementary School

Ridgeview Elementary School serves 424 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Peoria, Illinois. With 25 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a 17:1 student-teacher ratio, providing solid opportunities for individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.1 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #748 out of 3,819 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 80th percentile.

This impressive standing reflects the school's 9.1 out of 10 academic score. In English Language Arts and Reading, 53% of students across all grade levels score proficient or above, indicating solid foundational literacy skills throughout the elementary years. Ridgeview Elementary draws families from the 61615 ZIP code area, a well-established community where the median household income reaches $81,890 and median home values average $203,100.

The neighborhood reflects an educated population, with 51% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, while maintaining a relatively low poverty rate of 9.7%. This stable, educated community of 23,167 residents provides a supportive environment for student learning. Located on West Ridgeview Drive in this mid-size city setting, the school benefits from Peoria's blend of suburban family neighborhoods and urban amenities.