2023 Best Schools with Gifted and Talented Programs in the Peoria Area

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Senior: I've attended Dunlap Highschool from freshman to senior year. Attending high school during a global pandemic brought numerous challenges and has shown the value of a truly good community. The Dunlap school district, as a whole, is diverse, socially aware, proactive, and caring. Academic courses are adjustable, students can pursue as rigorous a path wanted to achieve their goals. From mental health counselors to honest teachers, I promise that students of the D323 school district will be in supportive and safe hands.... Read 203 reviews
#1 Best Public High Schools in Peoria Area.
Dunlap High School
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Dunlap Community Unit School District No. 323, IL,
9-12,
203 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I've attended Dunlap Highschool from freshman to senior year. Attending high school during a global pandemic brought numerous challenges and has shown the value of a truly good community. The Dunlap....
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Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 1,347,
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#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Peoria Area.
Wilder-Waite Elementary School
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Dunlap Community Unit School District No. 323, IL,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 372,
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#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Peoria Area.
Banner Elementary School
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Dunlap Community Unit School District No. 323, IL,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 338,
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Parent: Oakcrest has been a wonderful place for my daughter to learn and grow. Since she arrived in 8th grade, she has grown and blossomed into a more Godly, confident and well-learned young lady. Oakcrest is a rarity in this area: an academically rigorous school that also puts a premium on Godly character development. Plus, Oakcrest truly looks to partner with parents in the education of their daughters, and has many events planned to grow and strengthen parents and families throughout the year - a win/win for all of us! The teachers and support staff are amazing, as is the new campus. Everyone connected with this school from top to bottom is amazing! If you are seeking a challenging academic environment for your daughter, where she can make life-long friends, grow in her faith, and have her character formed for THE BETTER - Oakcrest is your place. Our family is forever blessed because of this school!... Read 129 reviews
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Private School,
VIENNA, VA,
6-12,
129 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Oakcrest has been a wonderful place for my daughter to learn and grow. Since she arrived in 8th grade, she has grown and blossomed into a more Godly, confident and well-learned young lady. Oakcrest....
Read 129 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 297,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,
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#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Peoria Area.
Ridgeview Elementary School
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Dunlap Community Unit School District No. 323, IL,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 452,
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#1 Best Public Middle Schools in Peoria Area.
Dunlap Middle School
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Dunlap Community Unit School District No. 323, IL,
6-8,
6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: High School Junior says Amazing school with the best teachers who truly care about you and your education..
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Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 512,
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#2 Best Public Middle Schools in Peoria Area.
Dunlap Valley Middle School
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Dunlap Community Unit School District No. 323, IL,
6-8,
3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says The entire staff - from custodians, to teachers, and administrators - were all very friendly and helpful in not only helping students academically but also building students as people! Everyone had a....
Read 3 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 541,
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#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Peoria Area.
Dunlap Grade School
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Dunlap Community Unit School District No. 323, IL,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 246,
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Alum: I had a great experience at Richwoods.I was involved in Key Club and Color Guard. As well as, participating in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Most teachers were supportive of their students and wanted to set them up for success. There were fun activities and clubs to get involved in. The spirit days were my favorite. The education I received was great. The IB program granted me opportunities to collaborate with others and receive college level courses. I definitely recommend this program.... Read 283 reviews
#2 Best Public High Schools in Peoria Area.
Richwoods High School
Peoria School District No. 150, IL,
9-12,
283 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I had a great experience at Richwoods.I was involved in Key Club and Color Guard. As well as, participating in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Most teachers were supportive of their....
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Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 1,451,
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#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Peoria Area.
Metamora Grade School
Public School,
METAMORA, IL,
PK, K-8,
3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Absolutely love this school, the teachers and administration CARE. They know the students by name which means a lot to me!.
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Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 779,
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#15 Best Public Middle Schools in Peoria Area.
Washington Gifted School
Peoria School District No. 150, IL,
5-8,
6 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Read 6 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 298,
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#20 Best Public Elementary Schools in Peoria Area.
Rankin Elementary School
Public School,
PEKIN, IL,
PK, K-8,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 183,
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#43 Best Public Elementary Schools in Peoria Area.
P.L. Bolin Elementary School
East Peoria School District No. 86, IL,
3-5,
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 144,
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Pleasant Valley Middle School
Pleasant Valley School District No. 62, IL,
3-8,
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 272,
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Alum: I've been to Both Peoria High and Richwoods. even though people considered Richwoods as the more "preppy upper-class" school, I felt more at home at Peoria high. I was heavily involved in sports and other clubs. sports teams are fantastic. especially Football. one of the biggest plusses was the "Preparatory school for the arts" which focused on Band, Choir, Art, Graphic design, Dance, etc. at one point we had by far the best Music Program in the Peoria area. The only thing I would change is the academics. unfortunately when a teacher does exceptionally well at this school, they get shipped off to Richwoods. They keep quiet about it but being a student and a substitute teacher there, you realize that fairly quickly. Overall I loved my experience there and I'm a Lion For Life!... Read 103 reviews
Peoria High School
Peoria School District No. 150, IL,
9-12,
103 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I've been to Both Peoria High and Richwoods. even though people considered Richwoods as the more "preppy upper-class" school, I felt more at home at Peoria high. I was heavily involved in sports and other clubs. sports teams are fantastic. especially Football. one of the biggest plusses was the "Preparatory school for the arts" which focused on Band, Choir,...The only thing I would change is the academics. unfortunately when a teacher does exceptionally well at this school, they get shipped off to Richwoods. They keep quiet about it but being a student...Overall I loved my experience there and I'm a Lion For Life!.
Read 103 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: C,
Students: 1,419,
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Calvin Coolidge Middle School
Peoria School District No. 150, IL,
5-8,
Overall Niche Grade: C minus,
Students: 350,
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Parent: We applied to St. Catherine’s for our two elementary-school aged daughters during the 2020-2021 COVID school year. Despite an all-virtual admission process due to COVID, the robustness of the various programs St. Catherine’s offered gave us a great feel for the school and provided a high level of confidence that St. Catherine’s was the right school for our daughters. So far, St. Catherine’s has exceeded our expectations every step of the way. The transition to a new school has been very easy for our daughters – the students, teachers, staff, and families have all been fantastic and very welcoming – and our daughters are excited to go to school each day. The academic curriculum is excellent; our girls are being challenged and we can see them learning and growing as people. On multiple occasions since starting at St. Catherine’s we’ve had that feeling that we made the right decision, and that’s a good feeling to have!... Read 133 reviews
Sponsored Result, St. Catherine's School
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Private School,
RICHMOND, VA,
PK, K-12,
133 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says We applied to St. Catherine’s for our two elementary-school aged daughters during the 2020-2021 COVID school year. Despite an all-virtual admission process due to COVID, the robustness of the....
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Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 955,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,
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Parent: As a parent of two Spartans (and a future Spartan), I am grateful for the thoughtful, challenging, atmosphere in the Upper School. The instructors are top-notch and have prepared my children to excel not just in college but life. Each one has encouraged more growth out of my children than I could have ever imagined. P.S. The college counseling team alone is worth the cost of tuition! Throughout a very stressful process, they bring a sense of calm, care, and professionalism as well as a vast pool of knowledge about higher education.... Read 52 reviews
Sponsored Result, The Steward School
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Private School,
RICHMOND, VA,
PK, K-12,
52 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says As a parent of two Spartans (and a future Spartan), I am grateful for the thoughtful, challenging, atmosphere in the Upper School. The instructors are top-notch and have prepared my children to excel...P.S. The college counseling team alone is worth the cost of tuition! Throughout a very stressful process, they bring a sense of calm, care, and professionalism as well as a vast pool of knowledge....
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Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 710,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,
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2023 Best Schools with Gifted and Talented Programs in the Peoria Area

Dunlap High School

Dunlap High School

Wilder-Waite Elementary School

Wilder-Waite Elementary School

Banner Elementary School

Banner Elementary School

Oakcrest School

Sponsored Result, Oakcrest School

Ridgeview Elementary School

Ridgeview Elementary School

Dunlap Middle School

Dunlap Middle School

Dunlap Valley Middle School

Dunlap Valley Middle School

Dunlap Grade School

Dunlap Grade School

Richwoods High School

Richwoods High School

Metamora Grade School

Metamora Grade School

Washington Gifted School

Washington Gifted School

Rankin Elementary School

Rankin Elementary School

P.L. Bolin Elementary School

P.L. Bolin Elementary School

Pleasant Valley Middle School

Pleasant Valley Middle School

Peoria High School

Peoria High School

Calvin Coolidge Middle School

Calvin Coolidge Middle School

St. Catherine's School

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The Steward School

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