St. Edward School serves 136 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of St. Edward School is 17:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
136 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Edward School often compared to?
St. Edward School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Philomena School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Edward School?
The application deadline for St. Edward School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Edward School vs. St. Philomena School
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. Edward School is Calvary Baptist Academy (1.0 miles away)
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Calvary Baptist Academy ![Calvary Baptist Academy Photo - Calvary Baptist Church & Academy]( "Calvary Baptist Academy Photo - Calvary Baptist Church & Academy")
(Baptist)
1028 W Cloverdale Road
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4343
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4343
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northminster Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
10720 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 691-6322
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 691-6322
9.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 143 students
St. Jude Catholic School
(Catholic)
10811 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-2493
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-2493
9.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 238 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!]( "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
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-9000
10.1 miles
Gr: NS-K Extracurrculars: 5
123 You N Me Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
809 W Detweiller Dr Ste A
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-3470
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-3470
11 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
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