Peoria Public Schools

What Peoria Public Schools does

Peoria Public Schools (District 150) is a state-chartered public K-12 school district headquartered at 3202 N. Wisconsin Ave., Peoria, Illinois, serving 13,126 students across 29 school buildings (10 primary schools, 12 K-8/middle schools, 5 high schools, and 2 alternative programs). The district provides free public education funded through local property taxes, Illinois state aid (Evidence-Based Funding), and federal grants, with no tuition charged to in-district families. Its academic portfolio includes general K-12 instruction alongside specialized programs such as Dual Language Immersion, Diploma/Degree (D2), Career & Technical Education, Gifted Education, RISE Academy, Preparatory School of the Arts, Black History Curriculum, and Standards-Based Grading (K-8).

The district operates no proprietary technology platform. Its digital infrastructure is built on third-party SaaS: Apptegy for the public-facing district website, Skyward as the student information system, Microsoft Office 365 for staff email and communication, SchooLinks (with Common App integration) for college and career readiness in grades 6-12, Thrillshare for classroom websites, PeachJar for flyer distribution, and Tip411 for anonymous tip reporting. Support services include the Wraparound Center for community/family resources, food service, and bus transportation.

PPS is governed by a Board of Education and led by Superintendent Jerry Bell. The district's CFO, Michael Curry, recently resigned, though leadership has publicly affirmed that the budget remains on schedule. The district's strategic plan covers 2021-2026, and it is actively enrolling students for the 2026-2027 school year. As a government entity under Illinois School Code, PPS does not have private shareholders, funding rounds, or M&A activity; its operating economics are governed by per-pupil state funding formulas and local property tax levies.

Name

Peoria Public Schools

Legal name

Peoria Public Schools

Website

https://peoriapublicschools.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Peoria Public Schools (District 150) is a state-chartered K-12 public school district in Peoria, Illinois, serving 13,126 students across 29 school buildings through general academics and specialized programs like Dual Language, Career & Technical Education, and college readiness, funded by local property taxes and state and federal aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Public school district
• Elementary education
• Secondary education
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Peoria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public school district, Peoria Public Schools is funded primarily through local property taxes, state education funding, and federal education grants. The district reported approximately $78 million in liquid or semi-liquid funds and maintains a budget that is adjusted quarterly before final adoption.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Peoria Public Schools District 150 operates the public K-12 education system for the city of Peoria, Illinois, serving approximately 13,126 students across 29 school buildings. The district delivers standard curriculum instruction, student support services, and extracurricular programs to school-aged children residing within district boundaries. Instructional delivery is supported through third-party digital platforms such as PowerSchool and Schoology.

Product overview

Peoria Public Schools operates a comprehensive public school district serving 13,126 students across 29 school buildings (10 primary schools, 12 K-8/middle schools, 5 high schools, and 2 alternative programs). The district's digital ecosystem includes its main website powered by Apptegy, along with SchooLinks for college and career readiness. SchooLinks includes Course Planner for academic planning and College Application Manager for college application tracking (with Common App integration). The district offers the Online Learning Program for grades 6-12, along with specialized programs including Dual Language Immersion, Diploma/Degree (D2) Program, Career & Technical Program, RISE Academy, and Preparatory School of the Arts. Student support services include The Wraparound Center, athletics (high school and middle school), food service, and transportation. The district also supports college readiness through NextLevel, FAFSA requirements, and a Handle with Care Podcast. Grading is managed through Standards-Based Grading (K-8).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Wraparound Center: A community resource center supporting students and families within the district.
• RISE Academy
• Preparatory School of the Arts
• SchooLinks
• Online Learning Program

Products and services

• Elementary Education Programs (K-5)
• Middle School Education Programs (6-8)
• High School Education Programs (9-12)
• Special Education Services

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SchooLinkscoreTechnology or IntegrationSchooLinks is a modern college and career readiness platform that helps students discover interests and strengths, explore colleges and careers, and create individualized career and academic plans. The platform is accessible to students and parents in grades 6-12. Features include Course Planner for academic planning, College Application Manager for tracking applications, and transcript request services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cincinnati Public Schools: Mid-size urban public school district with comparable enrollment scale, demographic profile, and reliance on state/local funding — a structurally similar peer to Peoria Public Schools.
• Indianapolis Public Schools: Mid-size urban public school district facing similar challenges of enrollment retention, specialty programming, and community engagement. Comparable scale and operating model to Peoria Public Schools.
• Chicago Public Schools: Illinois public school district and the largest in the state. Directly comparable as a public K-12 operator under the same Illinois School Code, serving a similar funding environment and accountability framework as Peoria Public Schools.
• Springfield Public Schools (District 186): Another Illinois public K-12 district governed by the Illinois State Board of Education. Closely comparable in regulatory exposure, funding mechanics, and mid-size urban district operating model to Peoria Public Schools.
• St. Louis Public Schools: Mid-size urban public K-12 district operating under analogous state accountability and funding structures. Comparable to Peoria Public Schools in operating context and scale.
• Rockford Public Schools (District 205): Illinois public K-12 district of comparable mid-size scale operating under the same state funding and regulatory regime as Peoria Public Schools, with similar urban-community characteristics.
• Milwaukee Public Schools: Mid-size Midwest urban public school district with comparable enrollment scale and similar community engagement and specialty program strategies to Peoria Public Schools.
• Detroit Public Schools Community District: Urban public K-12 district facing similar enrollment, funding, and program-differentiation challenges. Directly comparable peer to Peoria Public Schools in operating model.

Others

• Apptegy: Website and communication platform provider used by Peoria Public Schools and hundreds of other K-12 districts. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a competing district.
• SchooLinks: College and career readiness platform integrated into Peoria Public Schools. Adjacent technology partner serving the same K-12 ecosystem rather than a competing district.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/peoria150
• YouTubeyoutube.com/peoriapsd150
• Facebookfacebook.com/peoriapublicschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/psd150

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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