El Vista Baptist Academy is our Christian Day School which offers instruction in K-4 through 7th grade.
Since 1981, we have had the privilege and responsibility of ministering through the El Vista Baptist Academy.
Deuteronomy 6:4ff and Ephesians 6:4 positively declare the Christian's duty to train our children in the ways of the Lord.
Psalm 1 declares the negative, that we are not to walk in the counsel of the ungodly.
The Faith Promise Plan for Missionary Giving is how El Vista supports missionaries at home and around the world.
Through generous giving, we currently help support missionaries in places such as Togo, Mongolia, Canada, Haiti, Mexico, Navajo, Zambia, and several others.
We also support the Bible Tracts ministry, Jewish Evangelism, and our Bible College students.
Frequent missionary speakers and an annual Missionary Conference in October keep our hearts concerned for the lost around the world.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,900
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
El Vista Baptist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1981
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
74%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
jumper & school shirt; boys slacks & school shirt
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Second student in family $1100, 3rd child $750
Admissions Director
Pastor Joey Watt
School Notes
- School Motto: Let's Impact Peoria for Jesus Christ in 2025!
- El Vista Baptist Academy is our Christian Day School which offers instruction in K-4 through 7th grade. Since 1981, we have had the privilege and responsibility of ministering through the El Vista Baptist Academy. Deuteronomy 6:4ff and Ephesians 6:4 positively declare the Christian's duty to train our children in the ways of the Lord. Psalm 1 declares the negative, that we are not to walk in the counsel of the ungodly. The Faith Promise Plan for Missionary Giving is how El Vista supports missionaries at home and around the world. Through generous giving, we currently help support missionaries in places such as Togo, Mongolia, Canada, Haiti, Mexico, Navajo, Zambia, and several others. We also support the Bible Tracts ministry, Jewish Evangelism, and our Bible College students. Frequent missionary speakers and an annual Missionary Conference in October keep our hearts concerned for the lost around the world.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does El Vista Baptist Academy cost?
El Vista Baptist Academy's tuition is approximately $1,900 for private students.
What schools are El Vista Baptist Academy often compared to?
El Vista Baptist Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Christ Lutheran School, Holy Family Parish School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for El Vista Baptist Academy?
The application deadline for El Vista Baptist Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to El Vista Baptist Academy is Daarul Uloom Islamic School (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
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Students
Daarul Uloom Islamic School
(Islamic)
Grades: PK-12 | 196 students 0.5 miles 4125 W Charter Oak Rd
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 691-9089
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 691-9089
0.5
PK-12
196
Grades: PK-8 1.4 miles 2711 W Willow Knolls Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-7570
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-7570
1.4
PK-8
n/a
Light House Academy
(Christian)
Grades: K-8 | 17 students 1.7 miles 2322 W Willow Knolls Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-3242
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-3242
1.7
K-8
17
Grades: K-8 | 155 students 2 miles 2000 W Glen Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8921
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8921
2
K-8
155
St. Vincent De Paul
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 284 students 2.3 miles 6001 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-5012
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-5012
2.3
PK-8
284
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