Best Peoria County Private Schools (2021)
For the 2021 school year, there are 27 private schools serving 4,459 students in Peoria County, IL.
The best top ranked private schools in Peoria County, IL include Aletheia School, St. Thomas the Apostle School and 123 You N Me Preschool.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
74% of private schools in Peoria County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Roman Catholic and Christian).
Top Private Schools in Peoria County (2021)
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
St. Thomas the Apostle School![St. Thomas the Apostle School Photo - St. Thomas the Apostle]( "St. Thomas the Apostle School Photo - St. Thomas the Apostle")
(Roman Catholic)
4229 N Monroe Avenue
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 685-2533
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 685-2533
Grades: PK-8
| 282 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
Calvary Baptist Academy![Calvary Baptist Academy Photo - Calvary Baptist Church & Academy]( "Calvary Baptist Academy Photo - Calvary Baptist Church & Academy")
(Baptist)
1028 W Cloverdale Road
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4343
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4343
Grades: PK-12
| 45 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
9005 N Industrial Rd
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
Montessori School Of Peoria![Montessori School Of Peoria Photo]( "Montessori School Of Peoria Photo")
Montessori School
4906 N Prospect Rd
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 685-8995
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 685-8995
Grades: PK-6
| 61 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
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Grades: NS-12
| 585 students
Peoria Christian School - Monroe
(Christian)
3725 N Monroe Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 681-0500
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 681-0500
Grades: 5-8
| 203 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.")
(Roman Catholic)
5614 N University Street
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-2821
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-2821
Grades: 1-7
| 15 students
Peoria Notre Dame High School
(Roman Catholic)
5105 N Sheridan Road
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8741
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8741
Grades: 9-12
| 777 students
St. Edward School
(Roman Catholic)
1221 N 5th St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-2994
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-2994
Grades: PK-8
| 114 students
St. Jude Catholic School
(Roman 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
(Roman Catholic)
711 N Underhill St
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 676-7131
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 676-7131
Grades: PK-8
| 198 students
St. Marys Of Kickapoo
(Roman Catholic)
9910 W Knox St
Edwards, IL 61528
(309) 691-3015
Edwards, IL 61528
(309) 691-3015
Grades: PK-8
| 84 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.")
(Roman 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
(Roman Catholic)
6001 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-5012
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-5012
Grades: PK-8
| 370 students
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