Top 5 Best Peoria Private Schools (2022-23)
For the 2022-23 school year, there are 21 private schools serving 3,711 students in Peoria, IL (there are 51 public schools, serving 16,534 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 best top ranked private schools in Peoria, IL include Peoria Notre Dame High School, St. Vincent De Paul and Aletheia School.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
Top Ranked Peoria Private Schools (2022-23)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7229 N. Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
Grades: PK-7
| 75 students
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Grades: NS-12
| 626 students
5105 N Sheridan Road
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8741
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8741
Grades: 9-12
| 777 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.]()

(Catholic)
3216 N. Emery Avenue
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 685-1208
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 685-1208
Grades: PK-8
| 457 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
| 370 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: PK-8
| 189 students
2000 W Glen Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8921
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8921
Grades: K-8
| 167 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
Grades: PK-7
| 27 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.]()

Daycare / Preschool
1125 W 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
| 172 students
Kiefer School
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Grades: 1-12
| 113 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
130 Maple Drive North
Hendersonville, TN 37075
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 691-3242
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 691-3242
Grades: 1-7
| 12 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
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
| 144 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.]()

(Catholic)
5614 N University Street
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-2821
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-2821
Grades: 1-7
| 15 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
| 232 students
St. Mark School
(Catholic)
711 N Underhill St
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 676-7131
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 676-7131
Grades: PK-8
| 198 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
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