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Best Peoria Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 private preschools serving 2,512 students in Peoria, IL.
The top-ranked private preschools in Peoria, IL include King's Kids/south Side Mission, St. Vincent De Paul, and St. Philomena School.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
73% of private preschools in Peoria, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top-Ranked Peoria Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
King's Kids/south Side Mission
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1127 S Laramie St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 676-4604
Gr: PK-K | 45 students Acceptance rate listed
Peoria Christian School
Peoria Christian School Photo
(4)
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Philomena School
St. Philomena School Photo - Technology is incorporated into all of our curriculum.
(Catholic)
3216 N. Emery Avenue
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 685-1208
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
St. Vincent De Paul
(Catholic)
6001 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-5012
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students
123 You N Me Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
809 W Detweiller Dr Ste A
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-3470
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Aletheia School
Aletheia School Photo - Aletheia School logo
(2)
7229 N. Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Florence KinderCare
Florence KinderCare Photo - Our infant classroom is all theirs to explore. We provide a least restrictive atmosphere which allows the infants to roam and explore their space.
Daycare / Preschool
1125 West Florence Ave.
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 682-5669
Gr: NS-PK
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
Little Friends Learning Center Photo - Science Rocks at Little Friends. STEM learning is incorporated into our curriculum each day - in our classrooms, in our STEM Lab, and on our park-like playground!
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
Peoria Academy
Peoria Academy Photo - Peoria Academy preparing students to be caring, resilient, and successful in an increasingly global tomorrow.
(1)
2711 W Willow Knolls Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-7570
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Jude Catholic School
(Catholic)
10811 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-2493
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
St. Mark School
(Catholic)
711 N Underhill St
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 677-7131
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Peoria, Illinois

Peoria, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
415 Ne Saint Mark Ct Ste 1
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 671-5153
Gr: PK-K | 57 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
4109 N Knoxville Avenue
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 686-3701
Gr: 2-8 | 10 students
5614 N University Street
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-2821
Gr: PK-7 | 15 students Avg. class size: 3 students Tuition listed
512 East Kansas Street
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 682-5823
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students

Overview

This Town (Peoria)
This State (IL)
# Schools
15 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,512 Students
181,888 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
207 Teachers
12,922 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
48%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,418
$11,275
Average Summer Program Cost
$175
$687
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$2,839
Average Acceptance Rate
72%
86%
Average Endowment Size
$4 million
$53.56 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.66
# American Indian Students
34 Students
436 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
183 Students
6,845 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%
# Hispanic Students
146 Students
15,756 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
94 Students
12,004 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
1,927 Students
87,486 Students
% White Students
65%
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
579 Students
57,703 Students
% of Others Students
20%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Peoria, IL?
The top-ranked private preschools in Peoria, IL include King's Kids/south Side Mission, St. Vincent De Paul, and St. Philomena School.
How many private preschools are located in Peoria?
15 private preschools are located in Peoria.
How diverse are private preschools in Peoria?
Peoria private preschools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Peoria?
73% of private preschools in Peoria are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private preschools in Peoria are often viewed compared to one another?

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