Peoria Christian School–Monroe in Peoria Heights, IL, offers co–ed programs for grades PK through 12 in a suburban setting.
Founded in 1950, the school has a total enrollment of 632 students, with 600 in grades K–12 and a student–teacher ratio of 14:1.
The school represents 19.56% students of color and employs 46 teachers to serve its student body.
It is affiliated with the Association of Christian Schools International and other religious organizations.
Peoria Christian School–Monroe ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for having one of the largest student bodies statewide.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Peoria Christian School - Monroe ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
632 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Peoria Christian School - Monroe ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
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The application deadline for Peoria Christian School - Monroe is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Peoria Christian School - Monroe is Peoria Christian School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Thomas the Apostle School (0.4 miles away)
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(Catholic)
4229 N Monroe Avenue
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 685-2533
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 685-2533
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 309 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Montessori School
4906 N Prospect Rd
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-8995
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-8995
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 50 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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(Catholic)
3216 N. Emery Avenue
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 685-1208
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 685-1208
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
1125 West Florence Ave.
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 682-5669
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 682-5669
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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