St. Thomas the Apostle School Photo - St. Thomas the Apostle

Best Peoria Heights Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 991 students in Peoria Heights, IL.
The top-ranked private preschools in Peoria Heights, IL include Peoria Christian School - Monroe and St. Thomas the Apostle School.
67% of private preschools in Peoria Heights, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top-Ranked Peoria Heights Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3725 N Monroe Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students
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
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

Overview

This Town (Peoria Heights)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
991 Students
182,041 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
70 Teachers
12,934 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
48%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,600
$11,275
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
32%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
47 Students
6,849 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
15,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
64 Students
11,946 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
890 Students
87,511 Students
% White Students
79%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
203 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
99 Students
57,810 Students
% of Others Students
9%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Peoria Heights, IL?
The top-ranked private preschools in Peoria Heights, IL include Peoria Christian School - Monroe and St. Thomas the Apostle School.
How many private preschools are located in Peoria Heights?
3 private preschools are located in Peoria Heights.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Peoria Heights?
67% of private preschools in Peoria Heights are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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