Peoria Christian School - Monroe serves 632 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Other school association(s).
The student:teacher of Peoria Christian School - Monroe is 14:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Other.
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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What is Peoria Christian School - Monroe's ranking?
Peoria Christian School - Monroe ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Peoria Christian School - Monroe?
The application deadline for Peoria Christian School - Monroe is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Peoria Christian School - Monroe vs. Peoria Christian School
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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St. Thomas the Apostle School![St. Thomas the Apostle School Photo - St. Thomas the Apostle]( "St. Thomas the Apostle School Photo - St. Thomas the Apostle")
(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
St. Philomena School![St. Philomena School Photo - Technology is incorporated into all of our curriculum.]( "St. Philomena School Photo - Technology is incorporated into all of our curriculum.")
(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
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.]( "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
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 682-5669
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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