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Best 61615 Illinois Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 805 students in 61615, IL (there are 5 public schools, serving 1,401 public students). 36% of all K-12 students in 61615, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
71% of private schools in 61615, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Private Schools in 61615, IL (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
123 You N Me Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
809 W Detweiller Dr Ste A
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-3470
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Daarul Uloom Islamic School
(Islamic)
4125 W Charter Oak Rd
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 691-9089
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students
El Vista Baptist Academy
El Vista Baptist Academy Photo - Field Trip Fun
(Baptist)
6301 N Syler Street
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8675
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Holy Family Parish School
(Catholic)
(1)
2329 W Reservoir Blvd
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 688-2931
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6
Little Friends Learning Center
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Daycare / Preschool
1715 W Alta Rd
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-9000
Gr: NS-K Extracurrculars: 5
Northminster Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
10720 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 691-6322
Gr: PK-K | 143 students
St. Jude Catholic School
(Catholic)
10811 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-2493
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in 61615, IL?
7 private schools are located in 61615, IL.
How diverse are private schools in 61615?
61615 private schools are approximately 43% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 61615 go to private school?
36% of all K-12 students in 61615 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 61615?
71% of private schools in 61615 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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