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Pekin Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 420 students in Pekin, IL.
100% of private elementary schools in Pekin, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Elementary 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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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

3
Private Schools
420
Students
$3,963
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
6%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Pekin)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
957 Schools
# Students
420 Students
183,277 Students
% Students of Color
6%
32%
0.41
0.64
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
497 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
17,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
8 Students
14,638 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
310 Students
99,692 Students
% White Students
74%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
290 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
90 Students
43,887 Students
% of Others Students
21%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
34 Teachers
14,103 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,963
$9,535
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Pekin, IL?
3 private elementary schools are located in Pekin, IL.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Pekin?
100% of private elementary schools in Pekin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Pekin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Pekin include: Good Shepherd Lutheran School vs. Faith Baptist Christian School

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