For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 312 students in 61605, IL (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,977 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in 61605, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private school in 61605, IL is King's Kids/south Side Mission.
The average acceptance rate is 38%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools in 61605, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked 61605 Illinois Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
King's Kids/south Side Mission
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1127 S Laramie St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 676-4604
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 676-4604
Gr: PK-K | 45 students Acceptance rate listed
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1311 S Faraday Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-1512
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-1512
Gr: K-8 | 172 students
New Life Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
3510 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
Gr: 2-12 | 41 students
South Side Christian Academy
(Christian)
3523 W Hill St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 279-5753
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 279-5753
Gr: K-3 | 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 61605, IL?
The top ranked private schools in 61605, IL is King's Kids/south Side Mission.
How many private schools are located in 61605?
4 private schools are located in 61605.
What percentage of students in 61605 go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in 61605 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 61605?
100% of private schools in 61605 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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