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Central Jr High School

East Peoria, Illinois · Grades 6 to 8 · East Peoria SD 86

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About Central Jr High School

Central Jr High School is a public school in East Peoria, Illinois, serving grades 6 through 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 434 students enrolled. There are about 11 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (39.5 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Tazewell County. Within 5 miles there are 44 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. It is one of 7 schools in East Peoria SD 86.

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School facts

Address	601 Taylor St, East Peoria, IL 61611
Phone	(309) 427-5200
School district	East Peoria SD 86
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	434
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	39.5
Students per teacher	11
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Tazewell County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 171324001569). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Lincoln Elem SchoolPublic · Grades 3 to 5East Peoria · 0.6 mi East Peoria High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12East Peoria · 0.8 mi Glendale Elem SchoolPublic · Grades 3 to 5East Peoria · 1.1 mi LaSalle Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 4Creve Coeur, IL · 1.7 mi Parkview Jr High SchoolPublic · Grades 5 to 8Creve Coeur, IL · 1.7 mi P L Bolin Elem SchoolPublic · Grades 3 to 5East Peoria · 1.9 mi Don D Shute Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 2East Peoria · 2.4 mi Woodrow Wilson Elem SchoolPublic · Grades K to 2East Peoria · 2.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Central Jr High School serve?

Central Jr High School serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Central Jr High School?

Central Jr High School reported 434 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Jr High School?

About 11 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 434 students and 39.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Central Jr High School a public or charter school?

Central Jr High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Central Jr High School in?

Central Jr High School is part of East Peoria SD 86. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/east-peoria-sd-86/

Where is Central Jr High School located?

Central Jr High School is at 601 Taylor St, East Peoria, IL 61611. The phone number is (309) 427-5200.

How many other schools are near Central Jr High School?

There are 44 other schools within 5 miles of Central Jr High School in our directory.