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Best Peoria County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private high schools serving 2,268 students in Peoria County, IL.
The top-ranked private high schools in Peoria County, IL include Peoria Christian School - Monroe, Calvary Baptist Academy, and Peoria Notre Dame High School.
The average acceptance rate is 49%, which is lower than the Illinois private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
86% of private high schools in Peoria County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Peoria County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
New Life Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
3510 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
Gr: 2-12 | 41 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
5614 N University Street
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-2821
Gr: PK-7 | 15 students Avg. class size: 3 students Tuition listed
512 East Kansas Street
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 682-5823
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
2,268 Students
89,958 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
201 Teachers
7,561 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
56%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,333
$15,865
Average Summer Program Cost
$50
$1,192
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$4,946
Average Acceptance Rate
49%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$59.01 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.62
# American Indian Students
32 Students
298 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
163 Students
5,624 Students
% Asian Students
6%
6%
# Hispanic Students
67 Students
10,091 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
11%
# Black Students
118 Students
9,671 Students
% Black Students
5%
11%
# White Students
2,058 Students
52,469 Students
% White Students
79%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
105 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
167 Students
12,222 Students
% of Others Students
6%
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 top-ranked private high schools in Peoria County, IL include Peoria Christian School - Monroe, Calvary Baptist Academy, and Peoria Notre Dame High 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?

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