For over 45 years Faith Baptist Christian School has partnered with parents in the Pekin and surrounding areas to lay the foundation for a God-centered life.
We believethat education should go beyond books and classrooms.
A well-rounded education will meet the needs of students in all four life areas; spiritual, social, academic, and physical.
FBCS offers half and whole day programs for three... and four year olds.
A phonics-based reading program helps pre-schoolers begin to read.A full-day, five-day-a-week K5 program enables students to read before leaving kindergarten.Small class size encourages personal teacher attention and maximum learning at all grade levels.Junior/Senior High electives include fine arts, drama, and interscholastic sports.FBCS is a member of the American Association of Christian Schools and the Illinois Association of Christian Schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1976
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
124 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
School Notes
- Faith Baptist Christian School's mission is to partner with families in educating students through a Bible-centered curriculum to foster academic excellence and spiritual growth in preparation for ongoing ministry and education.
- Our vision is to produce graduates who are:
- *academically prepared to be successful in college or a career.
- *dedicated to daily living based on the priniciples of God's Word.
- *active and serving in their local churches.
- *committed to strong Christian families and Christian education.
- *leaders in their communities, churches, and places of employment.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Faith Baptist Christian School often compared to?
Faith Baptist Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like New Hope Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does Faith Baptist Christian School offer?
Faith Baptist Christian School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Golf, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Faith Baptist Christian School?
The application deadline for Faith Baptist Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Joseph Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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New Hope Christian Academy
(Christian)
1100 Hamilton Street
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 613-8345
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 613-8345
1.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
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New Hope Christian Academy
(Christian)
1100 Hamilton Street
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 613-8345
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 613-8345
1.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
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New Hope Christian Academy
(Christian)
1100 Hamilton Street
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 613-8345
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 613-8345
1.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
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St. Joseph Elementary School ![St. Joseph Elementary School Photo - St. Joseph School in Pekin is the proud educator for Catholic and Non Catholic students in Pre-K through 8th grades. The Catholic education includes tradition and academic excellence with an emphasis on moral development, service to others, and leadership skills. Please contact the school office at (309)347-7194 or email Colette Willoughby at cwilloughby@stjosephschoolpekin.com]( "St. Joseph Elementary School Photo - St. Joseph School in Pekin is the proud educator for Catholic and Non Catholic students in Pre-K through 8th grades. The Catholic education includes tradition and academic excellence with an emphasis on moral development, service to others, and leadership skills. Please contact the school office at (309)347-7194 or email Colette Willoughby at cwilloughby@stjosephschoolpekin.com")
(Catholic)
300 S 6th St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-7194
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-7194
1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 181 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3201 Court St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-2020
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-2020
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
New Hope Christian Academy
(Christian)
1100 Hamilton Street
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 613-8345
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 613-8345
1.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Christian Life Academy
(Pentecostal)
133 S Highland St
Creve Coeur, IL 61610
(309) 839-2018
Creve Coeur, IL 61610
(309) 839-2018
6.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 15 students
South Side Christian Academy
(Christian)
3523 W Hill St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 279-5753
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 279-5753
8.3 miles
Gr: K-3 | 54 students
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New Hope Christian Academy
(Christian)
1100 Hamilton Street
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 613-8345
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 613-8345
1.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
New Life Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
3510 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
8.5 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 41 students
Kiefer School
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
10.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
12.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3725 N Monroe Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
12.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students
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St. Joseph Elementary School ![St. Joseph Elementary School Photo - St. Joseph School in Pekin is the proud educator for Catholic and Non Catholic students in Pre-K through 8th grades. The Catholic education includes tradition and academic excellence with an emphasis on moral development, service to others, and leadership skills. Please contact the school office at (309)347-7194 or email Colette Willoughby at cwilloughby@stjosephschoolpekin.com]( "St. Joseph Elementary School Photo - St. Joseph School in Pekin is the proud educator for Catholic and Non Catholic students in Pre-K through 8th grades. The Catholic education includes tradition and academic excellence with an emphasis on moral development, service to others, and leadership skills. Please contact the school office at (309)347-7194 or email Colette Willoughby at cwilloughby@stjosephschoolpekin.com")
(Catholic)
300 S 6th St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-7194
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-7194
1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 181 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3201 Court St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-2020
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-2020
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
New Hope Christian Academy
(Christian)
1100 Hamilton Street
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 613-8345
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 613-8345
1.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Christian Life Academy
(Pentecostal)
133 S Highland St
Creve Coeur, IL 61610
(309) 839-2018
Creve Coeur, IL 61610
(309) 839-2018
6.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 15 students
South Side Christian Academy
(Christian)
3523 W Hill St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 279-5753
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 279-5753
8.3 miles
Gr: K-3 | 54 students
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Location
Miles
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St. Joseph Elementary School ![St. Joseph Elementary School Photo - St. Joseph School in Pekin is the proud educator for Catholic and Non Catholic students in Pre-K through 8th grades. The Catholic education includes tradition and academic excellence with an emphasis on moral development, service to others, and leadership skills. Please contact the school office at (309)347-7194 or email Colette Willoughby at cwilloughby@stjosephschoolpekin.com]( "St. Joseph Elementary School Photo - St. Joseph School in Pekin is the proud educator for Catholic and Non Catholic students in Pre-K through 8th grades. The Catholic education includes tradition and academic excellence with an emphasis on moral development, service to others, and leadership skills. Please contact the school office at (309)347-7194 or email Colette Willoughby at cwilloughby@stjosephschoolpekin.com")
(Catholic)
300 S 6th St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-7194
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-7194
1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 181 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3201 Court St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-2020
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-2020
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
King's Kids/south Side Mission
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1127 S Laramie St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 676-4604
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 676-4604
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 45 students Acceptance rate listed
Bethel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
325 East Queenwood Rd
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 219-6153
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 219-6153
9.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
233 E Greenwood St
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-8442
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-8442
9.7 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 148 students Avg. class size: 26 students Tuition listed
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Ingersoll Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
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5/
Bottom 50%10
1605 E Ash St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-6951
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-6951
19.2 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 631 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Eastview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
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5/
Bottom 50%10
1490 E Myrtle St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-0136
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-0136
19.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Farmington Central Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
9020.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Farmington Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
9020.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Farmington Central Jr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
9020.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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