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Best 61554 Illinois Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 460 students in 61554, IL (there are 18 public schools, serving 5,487 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in 61554, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in 61554, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in 61554, 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
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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61554, 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in 61554, IL?
4 private schools are located in 61554, IL.
What percentage of students in 61554 go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in 61554 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 61554?
100% of private schools in 61554 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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