Peoria Christian School

3506 N California Avenue, Peoria, IL, 61603-0616
Tel: (309)686-4500
Grades: PK - 12 | 888 students
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Peoria Christian School supports the Christian home and church by preparing students to lead Christ-like lives through a biblical approach to education. The authority for the Constitution of this Association is the Holy Scripture and its teaching as understood in the literal, grammatical, and cultural sense and shall be binding on this Association as long as it exists. Every statement, regulation, and provision of the constitution and by-laws of this Association must be in harmony with the relevant teaching of the Scriptures. No statement, policy, or action shall be taken that infringes upon or contradicts the teaching of the Scriptures as interpreted by the following doctrinal statement.

School Overview:
Peoria Christian School
School Membership(s) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1950
Awards Honored for National Blue Ribbon Award Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2009
Student Body
Total Students 888 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 8% (IL School Avg.: 30%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 70 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 13:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 25 students
Number of AP Courses 4 courses
Advanced Courses
AP Calculus AP English
AP Chemistry AP US History
Average ACT score 73
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes tuition varies by grade level see website for updated tuition rates
% on Financial Aid 3%
Acceptance Rate 997%
Admissions Director Karen Hutchins
Sports
Total Sports Offered 9 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Drill Team
Soccer Softball
Swimming Track and Field
Volleyball

School Notes:

    • PCHS won the ACT Red Quill Award in May 2008.
    • 94% of PCS graduates go on to college.
    • 2008 ACT composite score for PCS was 24.6 (National average was 21.1; State average was 20.7)
    • Mrs. Gardner, Elementary Principal, was named the ACSI National Principal of the Year in 2008.
    • PCS received the 2008 Best of Peoria Award by the U.S. Local Business Association.

    Profile last updated: 08/31/2012

Nearby Schools:

Peoria Christian School
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Pals-praise And Leadership School
Gr. PK-K | 0.5 mi. away
Montessori School Of Peoria
Gr. PK-6 | 0.5 mi. away
St Thomas Elementary School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.8 mi. away
St Philomena School
Gr. PK-8 | 1 mi. away
Florence KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 1.1 mi. away

View all schools in: Peoria, Peoria County, Zip 61603

School Reviews:

  • Recommended May 21,2012 - Excellent school. Wide range of sports, drama, band, choral programs, art, great options. Grounded in the Bible, Blue Ribbon school, ACT Red Quill Award, three campuses - awesome!*-Posted by Parent *

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