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Pekin Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 460 students in Pekin, IL, 8% of all K-12 students in Pekin, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Pekin, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 460
  • Average Tuition: $3,308
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 6%
  • View Pekin, IL School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 460
  • Average Tuition: $3,308
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 6%
  • View Pekin, IL School Trends

Private Schools in Pekin, IL (2026-27)

Map of Faith Baptist Christian School
Faith Baptist Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
1501 Howard Ct.
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-6178
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Map of Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3201 Court St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-2020
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Map of New Hope Christian Academy
New Hope Christian Academy
Gr: 11-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Christian
1100 Hamilton Street
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 613-8345
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St. Joseph Elementary School Photo
St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: NS-8 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
300 S 6th St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-7194
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Pekin, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Tomorrows Hope Christian Academy
Tomorrows Hope Christian Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 10 students
Christian
246 Derby St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 348-3813
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Pekin, IL Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
460
Students
$3,308
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
6%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Pekin)
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
460 Students
250,469 Students
% Students of Color
6%
34%
0.44
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
605 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
8 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
325 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
71%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
115 Students
65,188 Students
% of Others Students
25%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
36 Teachers
18,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,308
$10,412
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Pekin, IL?
4 private schools are located in Pekin, IL.
What percentage of students in Pekin go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Pekin are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pekin?
100% of private schools in Pekin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Pekin are often viewed compared to one another?

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