Peoria Heights Grade School

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.