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St. Thomas the Apostle School
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Peoria Heights Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 954 students in Peoria Heights, IL, 58% of all K-12 students in Peoria Heights, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
67% of private schools in Peoria Heights, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Peoria Heights Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Peoria Christian School - Monroe
Peoria Christian School - Monroe
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students
3725 N Monroe Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
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St. Thomas the Apostle School
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
4229 N Monroe Avenue
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 685-2533
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Montessori School Of Peoria
Gr: PK-5 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
4906 N Prospect Rd
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-8995
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Peoria Heights, IL Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
954
Students
$5,600
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
15%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Category
This Town (Peoria Heights)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
954 Students
251,153 Students
% Students of Color
15%
34%
0.36
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
47 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
64 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%
# White Students
890 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
79%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
99 Students
65,377 Students
% of Others Students
9%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
70 Teachers
18,891 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
53%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,600
$10,404
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
35%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Peoria Heights, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Peoria Heights, IL include Peoria Christian School - Monroe and St. Thomas the Apostle School.
How many private schools are located in Peoria Heights?
3 private schools are located in Peoria Heights.
What percentage of students in Peoria Heights go to private school?
58% of all K-12 students in Peoria Heights are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Peoria Heights?
67% of private schools in Peoria Heights are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

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