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

Best Pekin Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 420 students in Pekin, IL.
100% of private preschools in Pekin, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Private Preschools in Pekin, IL (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Faith Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
1501 Howard Ct.
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-6178
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3201 Court St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-2020
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
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
(Catholic)
300 S 6th St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-7194
Gr: NS-8 | 181 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Pekin, Illinois

Pekin, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
246 Derby St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 348-3813
Gr: 8-12 | 10 students

Overview

This Town (Pekin)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
420 Students
182,423 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
33%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
34 Teachers
12,932 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,963
$11,275

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
6,859 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
15,824 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
8 Students
11,947 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
310 Students
87,537 Students
% White Students
74%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
203 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
90 Students
58,007 Students
% of Others Students
21%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
5 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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