For the 2024 school year, there are 21 private schools serving 3,679 students in Peoria, IL (there are 51 public schools, serving 16,714 public students). 18% 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 Aletheia School, Peoria Christian School and Peoria Notre Dame High School.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
Top Ranked Peoria Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7229 N. Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
Grades: PK-7
| 95 students
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Grades: PK-12
| 626 students
5105 N Sheridan Road
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8741
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8741
Grades: 9-12
| 703 students
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.]()
![St. Philomena School Photo - Technology is incorporated into all of our curriculum. St. Philomena School Photo - Technology is incorporated into all of our curriculum.](https://images2.privateschoolreview.com/photo/9000/9581/St-Philomena-School-3ez59piv4eucgws8ow48ocko0-160x160c.jpg)
(Catholic)
3216 N. Emery Avenue
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 685-1208
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 685-1208
Grades: PK-8
| 461 students
St. Vincent De Paul
(Catholic)
6001 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-5012
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-5012
Grades: PK-8
| 329 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
Grades: 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
Grades: K-8
| 173 students
2000 W Glen Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8921
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8921
Grades: K-8
| 155 students
El Vista Baptist Academy![El Vista Baptist Academy Photo - Field Trip Fun El Vista Baptist Academy Photo - Field Trip Fun]()
![El Vista Baptist Academy Photo - Field Trip Fun El Vista Baptist Academy Photo - Field Trip Fun](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/8000/8617/El-Vista-Baptist-Academy-ekb7z6fujlwkowwo4swsg0gs4-160x160c.jpg)
(Baptist)
6301 N Syler Street
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8675
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8675
Grades: PK-8
| 24 students
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.]()
![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.](https://images3.privateschoolreview.com/photo/37000/37095/Florence-KinderCare-d6jw6h9vo5c08wwg8g0kg888o-160x160c.jpg)
Daycare / Preschool
1125 West Florence Ave.
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 682-5669
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 682-5669
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
2329 W Reservoir Blvd
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 688-2931
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 688-2931
Grades: PK-8
| 177 students
Kiefer School
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Grades: 1-12
| 116 students
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
Grades: PK-K
| 45 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!]()
![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!](https://images2.privateschoolreview.com/photo/8000/8866/Little-Friends-Learning-Center-2rjm520uobcw8oc4owwkwk0kc-160x160c.jpg)
Daycare / Preschool
1715 W Alta Rd
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-9000
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-9000
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Methodist Family Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
415 Ne Saint Mark Ct Ste 1
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 671-5153
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 671-5153
Grades: PK-K
| 57 students
Northminster Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
10720 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 691-6322
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 691-6322
Grades: PK-K
| 165 students
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.]()
![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.](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/9000/9107/Peoria-Hebrew-Day-School-1zvg84koekv4ggkoocssso0ko-160x160c.jpg)
(Jewish)
5614 N University Street
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-2821
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-2821
Grades: PK-8
| 19 students
St. Jude Catholic School
(Catholic)
10811 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-2493
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-2493
Grades: PK-8
| 238 students
St. Mark School
(Catholic)
711 N Underhill St
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 676-7131
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 676-7131
Grades: PK-8
| 207 students
South Side Christian Academy
(Christian)
3523 W Hill St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 279-5753
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 279-5753
Grades: K-3
| 54 students
Peoria, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Peoria Adventist School (Closed 2006)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4109 N Knoxville Avenue
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 686-3701
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 686-3701
Grades: 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
Grades: 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 Aletheia School, Peoria Christian School and Peoria Notre Dame High School.
How many private schools are located in Peoria, IL?
21 private schools are located in Peoria, IL.
How diverse are private schools in Peoria, IL?
Peoria, IL private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Peoria, IL go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Peoria, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
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