For the 2025 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 669 students in 61603, IL (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,634 public students). 29% of all K-12 students in 61603, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 62%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
50% of private schools in 61603, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
Top Ranked 61603 Illinois Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kiefer School
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Grades: 1-12
| 72 students
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Grades: PK-12
| 597 students
61603, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Methodist Family Child Care (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
415 Ne Saint Mark Ct Ste 1
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 671-5153
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 671-5153
Grades: PK-K
| 57 students
St. Bernard School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
512 East Kansas Street
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 682-5823
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 682-5823
Grades: PK-8
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 61603, IL?
How many private schools are located in 61603?
2 private schools are located in 61603.
What percentage of students in 61603 go to private school?
29% of all K-12 students in 61603 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 61603?
50% of private schools in 61603 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
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