For the 2025-26 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 Kiefer School, King's Kids/south Side Mission, and Peoria Notre Dame High School.
The average acceptance rate is 66%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top Ranked Peoria Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7229 N. Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
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
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
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 676-4604
Gr: PK-K | 45 students Acceptance rate listed
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5105 N Sheridan Road
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8741
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.]( "St. Philomena School Photo - Technology is incorporated into all of our curriculum.")
(Catholic)
3216 N. Emery Avenue
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 685-1208
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
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
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
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-1512
Gr: K-8 | 172 students
2000 W Glen Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8921
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
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 691-9089
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students
El Vista Baptist Academy![El Vista Baptist Academy Photo - Field Trip Fun]( "El Vista Baptist Academy Photo - Field Trip Fun")
(Baptist)
6301 N Syler Street
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8675
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.]( "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
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 682-5669
Gr: NS-PK
2329 W Reservoir Blvd
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 688-2931
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
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!]( "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
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
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
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 691-6322
Gr: PK-K | 143 students
2711 W Willow Knolls Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-7570
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.]( "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
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
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
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
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 279-5753
Gr: K-3 | 54 students
Peoria, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Methodist Family Child Care (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
415 Ne Saint Mark Ct Ste 1
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 671-5153
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 671-5153
Gr: PK-K | 57 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Peoria Adventist School (Closed 2006)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4109 N Knoxville Avenue
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 686-3701
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 686-3701
Gr: 2-8 | 10 students
St. Bernard School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
512 East Kansas Street
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 682-5823
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 682-5823
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Peoria, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Peoria, IL include Kiefer School, King's Kids/south Side Mission, and Peoria Notre Dame High School.
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?
Which private schools in Peoria are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Peoria include: Peoria Notre Dame High School vs. Peoria Christian School, 123 You N Me Preschool vs. Aletheia School, Northminster Learning Center vs. Peoria Academy
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