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Best Peoria County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 private schools serving 4,957 students in Peoria County, IL (there are 76 public schools, serving 25,690 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Peoria County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Peoria County, IL include St. Thomas the Apostle School, Kiefer School, and Aletheia School.
The average acceptance rate is 59%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
79% of private schools in Peoria County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Peoria County 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
Calvary Baptist Academy
Calvary Baptist Academy Photo - Calvary Baptist Church & Academy
(Baptist)
1028 W Cloverdale Road
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4343
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 1 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
3725 N Monroe Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students
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. Thomas the Apostle School
St. Thomas the Apostle School Photo - St. Thomas the Apostle
(Catholic)
4229 N Monroe Avenue
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 685-2533
Gr: PK-8 | 309 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 12 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
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
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
Montessori School Of Peoria
Montessori School Of Peoria Photo
Montessori School
4906 N Prospect Rd
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-8995
Gr: PK-5 | 50 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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. Edward School
(Catholic)
1221 N 5th St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-2994
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
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
St. Marys Of Kickapoo
(Catholic)
(1)
9910 W Knox St
Edwards, IL 61528
(309) 691-3015
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
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 County, Illinois

Peoria County 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 County (Peoria County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
29 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,957 Students
252,112 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
402 Teachers
18,876 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
52%
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
$15,085
$12,493
Average Summer Program Cost
$175
$949
Average % on Financial Aid
21%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,333
$3,872
Average Acceptance Rate
59%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$27 million
$49.13 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.66
# American Indian Students
51 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
286 Students
10,504 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
235 Students
25,130 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%
# Black Students
391 Students
21,075 Students
% Black Students
7%
9%
# White Students
3,762 Students
129,117 Students
% White Students
68%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
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
830 Students
65,533 Students
% of Others Students
15%
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 County, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Peoria County, IL include St. Thomas the Apostle School, Kiefer School, and Aletheia School.
How many private schools are located in Peoria County?
27 private schools are located in Peoria County.
How diverse are private schools in Peoria County?
Peoria County private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Peoria County go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Peoria County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Peoria County?
79% of private schools in Peoria County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Peoria County are often viewed compared to one another?

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