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Peoria County Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private high schools serving 2,268 students in Peoria County, IL.

The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Illinois private high school average acceptance rate of 86%.

86% of private high schools in Peoria County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 6
# Students Served: 2,268
% Students of Color: 18%
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Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 6
# Students Served: 2,268
% Students of Color: 18%
View Peoria County, IL School Trends

Top Ranked Peoria County Private High Schools (2026-27)

Kiefer School

Gr: 1-12 | 72 students

Special Education School

404 NE Madison

Peoria, IL 61603

(309) 687-7236

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Peoria Christian School

Gr: PK-12 | 597 students

Avg. class size: 18 students

Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13

3506 N California Avenue

Peoria, IL 61603

(309) 686-4500

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Peoria Christian School - Monroe

Gr: PK-12 | 632 students

3725 N Monroe Ave

Peoria Heights, IL 61616

(309) 686-4500

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Peoria Notre Dame High School

Gr: 9-12 | 703 students

Catholic

5105 N Sheridan Road

Peoria, IL 61614

(309) 691-8741

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Calvary Baptist Academy

Gr: PK-12 | 27 students

Avg. class size: 6 students

Sports: 1

Baptist

1028 W Cloverdale Road

Chillicothe, IL 61523

(309) 274-4343

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New Life Christian Academy

Gr: 2-12 | 41 students

Pentecostal

3510 W Malone St

Peoria, IL 61605

(309) 637-8359

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Peoria County Private High Schools (Closed)

Methodist Family Child Care

Gr: PK-K | 57 students

Avg. class size: 14 students

Daycare / Preschool

415 Ne Saint Mark Ct Ste 1

Peoria, IL 61603

(309) 671-5153

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Peoria Adventist School

Gr: 2-8 | 10 students

Seventh Day Adventist

4109 N Knoxville Avenue

Peoria, IL 61614

(309) 686-3701

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Peoria Hebrew Day School

Gr: PK-7 | 15 students

Avg. class size: 3 students

Jewish

5614 N University Street

Peoria, IL 61614

(309) 692-2821

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St. Bernard School

Gr: PK-8 | 79 students

Catholic

512 East Kansas Street

Peoria, IL 61603

(309) 682-5823

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Overview

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

201 Teachers

7,581 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

43%

57%

Average Class Size

12 students

15 students

Average Number of AP Courses

7 courses

12 courses

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,000

$14,271

Average Summer Program Cost

$50

$1,192

Average % on Financial Aid

20%

40%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,000

$5,913

Average Acceptance Rate

98%

86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37

0.62

# American Indian Students

32 Students

298 Students

% American Indian Students

<1%

# Asian Students

163 Students

5,624 Students

% Asian Students

# Hispanic Students

67 Students

10,093 Students

% Hispanic Students

11%

# Black Students

118 Students

9,711 Students

% Black Students

11%

# White Students

2,058 Students

52,463 Students

% White Students

79%

58%

# Hawaiian Students

0 Students

105 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

167 Students

12,270 Students

% of Others Students

14%

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

13 extracurriculars

14 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

6 sports

9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Peoria County, IL?

The private high schools in Peoria County, IL include Peoria Christian School - Monroe, Peoria Notre Dame High School, and Peoria Christian School.

How many private high schools are located in Peoria County?

6 private high schools are located in Peoria County.

How diverse are private high schools in Peoria County?

Peoria County private high schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 35%.

What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Peoria County?

86% of private high schools in Peoria County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Baptist).

Which private high schools in Peoria County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of private high schools in Peoria County include: Peoria Christian School - Monroe vs. Peoria Christian School, Peoria Notre Dame High School vs. Peoria Christian School, Calvary Baptist Academy vs. Peoria Christian School

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