St. Philomena School Photo - Technology is incorporated into all of our curriculum.

Best Peoria Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 private schools serving 3,741 students in Peoria, IL (there are 50 public schools, serving 16,107 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in Peoria, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Peoria, IL include Peoria Notre Dame High School, Kiefer School, and King's Kids/south Side Mission.
The average acceptance rate is 66%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
78% of private schools in Peoria, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Peoria Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Aletheia School
Aletheia School Photo - Aletheia School logo
(2)
7229 N. Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kiefer School
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
King's Kids/south Side Mission
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1127 S Laramie St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 676-4604
Gr: PK-K | 45 students Acceptance rate listed
Peoria Christian School
Peoria Christian School Photo
(4)
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Peoria Notre Dame High School
(Catholic)
(1)
5105 N Sheridan Road
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8741
Gr: 9-12 | 703 students Tuition listed
St. Philomena School
St. Philomena School Photo - Technology is incorporated into all of our curriculum.
(Catholic)
3216 N. Emery Avenue
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 685-1208
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
St. Vincent De Paul
(Catholic)
6001 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-5012
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students
123 You N Me Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
809 W Detweiller Dr Ste A
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-3470
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1311 S Faraday Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-1512
Gr: K-8 | 172 students
Concordia Lutheran School
Concordia Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
2000 W Glen Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8921
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Daarul Uloom Islamic School
(Islamic)
4125 W Charter Oak Rd
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 691-9089
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students
El Vista Baptist Academy
El Vista Baptist Academy Photo - Field Trip Fun
(Baptist)
6301 N Syler Street
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8675
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Florence KinderCare
Florence KinderCare Photo - Our infant classroom is all theirs to explore. We provide a least restrictive atmosphere which allows the infants to roam and explore their space.
Daycare / Preschool
1125 West Florence Ave.
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 682-5669
Gr: NS-PK
Holy Family Parish School
(Catholic)
(1)
2329 W Reservoir Blvd
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 688-2931
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5
Light House Academy
(Christian)
2322 W Willow Knolls Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-3242
Gr: K-8 | 17 students
Little Friends Learning Center
Little Friends Learning Center Photo - Science Rocks at Little Friends. STEM learning is incorporated into our curriculum each day - in our classrooms, in our STEM Lab, and on our park-like playground!
Daycare / Preschool
1715 W Alta Rd
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-9000
Gr: NS-K Extracurrculars: 5
New Life Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
3510 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
Gr: 2-12 | 41 students
Northminster Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
10720 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 691-6322
Gr: PK-K | 143 students
Peoria Academy
Peoria Academy Photo - Peoria Academy preparing students to be caring, resilient, and successful in an increasingly global tomorrow.
(1)
2711 W Willow Knolls Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-7570
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Peoria Hebrew Day School
Peoria Hebrew Day School Photo - Our Children's Path to a Shining Future is the motto of the Peoria Hebrew Day School.
(Jewish)
5614 N University Street
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-2821
Gr: PK-7 | 15 students Avg. class size: 3 students Tuition listed
St. Jude Catholic School
(Catholic)
10811 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-2493
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
St. Mark School
(Catholic)
711 N Underhill St
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 677-7131
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Tuition listed
South Side Christian Academy
(Christian)
3523 W Hill St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 279-5753
Gr: K-3 | 54 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Peoria, Illinois

Peoria, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
415 Ne Saint Mark Ct Ste 1
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 671-5153
Gr: PK-K | 57 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
4109 N Knoxville Avenue
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 686-3701
Gr: 2-8 | 10 students
512 East Kansas Street
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 682-5823
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students

Overview

This Town (Peoria)
This State (IL)
# Schools
23 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,741 Students
252,125 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
307 Teachers
18,878 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
53%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,024
$12,512
Average Summer Program Cost
$175
$943
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,333
$3,872
Average Acceptance Rate
66%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$27 million
$49.13 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.66
# American Indian Students
34 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
223 Students
10,504 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
214 Students
25,130 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%
# Black Students
311 Students
21,075 Students
% Black Students
7%
9%
# White Students
2,750 Students
129,117 Students
% White Students
66%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
659 Students
65,546 Students
% of Others Students
16%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Peoria, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Peoria, IL include Peoria Notre Dame High School, Kiefer School, and King's Kids/south Side Mission.
How many private schools are located in Peoria?
23 private schools are located in Peoria.
How diverse are private schools in Peoria?
Peoria private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Peoria go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Peoria are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Peoria?
78% of private schools in Peoria are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Peoria are often viewed compared to one another?

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