PEORIA HEIGHTS GRADE SCHOOL

Peoria Heights Grade School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Peoria Heights CUSD 325 school district, located in Peoria Heights, IL with about 555 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, Peoria Heights Grade School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Peoria Heights Grade School (PHGS), located at 500 E. Glen Ave in Peoria Heights, Illinois, serves as a central hub for the community’s youngest learners within the Peoria Heights Community Unit School District 325. As a primary educational institution for the area, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere. The school typically serves students from early childhood through the elementary and middle school grades, emphasizing core curriculum subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, often complemented by various extracurricular opportunities.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of Peoria Heights, benefiting from a close-knit community that prioritizes active parental involvement and local partnerships. With a mission often centered on student growth and preparation for high school, PHGS strives to provide a safe and inclusive environment where students can develop socially and emotionally. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational strategies, the school aims to address the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a distinct sense of local identity.

For more information, contact Peoria Heights Grade School at (309) 686-8809 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.