Top 3 Best Peoria Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 16 private preschools serving 2,478 students in Peoria, IL.
The best top ranked private preschools in Peoria, IL include Peoria Christian School, St. Philomena School and St. Vincent De Paul.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is lower than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 93%.
69% of private preschools in Peoria, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Peoria Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Aletheia School
Aletheia School Photo - Aletheia School logo
(Christian)
(2)
7229 N. Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
Grades: PK-7
| 95 students
Peoria Christian School
Peoria Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(4)
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Grades: PK-12
| 626 students
St. Philomena School
St. Philomena School Photo - Technology is incorporated into all of our curriculum.
(Catholic)
3216 N. Emery Avenue
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 685-1208
Grades: PK-8
| 461 students
St. Vincent De Paul
(Catholic)
6001 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-5012
Grades: PK-8
| 329 students
123 You N Me Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
809 W Detweiller Dr Ste A
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-3470
Grades: PK-K
| 35 students
El Vista Baptist Academy
El Vista Baptist Academy Photo - Field Trip Fun
(Baptist)
6301 N Syler Street
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8675
Grades: PK-8
| 24 students
Florence KinderCare
Florence KinderCare Photo - Our infant classroom is all theirs to explore. We provide a least restrictive atmosphere which allows the infants to roam and explore their space.
Daycare / Preschool
1125 West Florence Ave.
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 682-5669
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Holy Family Parish School
(Catholic)
(1)
2329 W Reservoir Blvd
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 688-2931
Grades: PK-8
| 177 students
King's Kids/south Side Mission
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1127 S Laramie St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 676-4604
Grades: PK-K
| 45 students
Little Friends Learning Center
Little Friends Learning Center Photo - Science Rocks at Little Friends. STEM learning is incorporated into our curriculum each day - in our classrooms, in our STEM Lab, and on our park-like playground!
Daycare / Preschool
1715 W Alta Rd
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-9000
Grades: NS-K
| students
Methodist Family Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
415 Ne Saint Mark Ct Ste 1
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 671-5153
Grades: PK-K
| 57 students
Northminster Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
10720 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 691-6322
Grades: PK-K
| 165 students
Peoria Academy
Peoria Academy Photo - Peoria Academy preparing students to be caring, resilient, and successful in an increasingly global tomorrow.
(1)
2711 W Willow Knolls Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-7570
Grades: PK-8
| students
Peoria Hebrew Day School
Peoria Hebrew Day School Photo - Our Children's Path to a Shining Future is the motto of the Peoria Hebrew Day School.
(Jewish)
5614 N University Street
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-2821
Grades: PK-8
| 19 students
St. Jude Catholic School
(Catholic)
10811 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-2493
Grades: PK-8
| 238 students
St. Mark School
(Catholic)
711 N Underhill St
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 676-7131
Grades: PK-8
| 207 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Peoria, Illinois

Peoria, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4109 N Knoxville Avenue
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 686-3701
Grades: 2-8
| 10 students
512 East Kansas Street
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 682-5823
Grades: PK-8
| 79 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Peoria, IL?
The top ranked private preschools in Peoria, IL include Peoria Christian School, St. Philomena School and St. Vincent De Paul.
How many private preschools are located in Peoria, IL?
16 private preschools are located in Peoria, IL.
How diverse are private preschools in Peoria, IL?
Peoria, IL private preschools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Peoria, IL?
69% of private preschools in Peoria, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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