Peoria Christian School
Tel: (309)686-4500
- Peoria Christian School is a non-denominational college prep school with strong academics, all taught from a biblical worldview. Peoria Christian School (PCS) has two campuses in the Peoria area with 3-yr old classes up through 12th grade.
- For over 65 years PCS has supported Christian families in the Peoria area. We invite you to take a look at our website and call 309-686-4500 x 217 to schedule a tour!.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) AdvancED |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1950 |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2009 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 738 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 15% State avg.: 31% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 68 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 35% |
| Average Class Size | 19 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 5 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Calculus, AP English, AP Chemistry, AP US History, AP Spanish, |
| Average ACT score | 25 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (School logo tops) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | tuition varies by grade level see website for updated tuition rates, financial aid applications available |
| % on Financial Aid | 20% |
| Acceptance Rate | 98% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Karen Hutchins |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 11 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 13 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Business Plan Team, Chess Club, Drama Team, Key Club, Model UN, Overseas Mission Teams, Photography Club, Reading Club, Scholastic Bowl, Speech Team, Student Council, Student Outreach, Tech Team Chess Club, Drama Team, Key Club, Model UN, Reading Club, Speech Team, Tech Team, Business Plan Team, Overseas Mission Teams, Photography Club, Scholastic Bowl, Student Council, Student Outreach, |
School Notes
- 98% of PCS graduates go on to college.
- 2015 ACT composite score for PCS was 25.0 (National average was 21.0; State average was 20.7)
- ACT Red Quill award
- IHSA and IESA sports
- Band, Choir, Theater and so much more.
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School Reviews
| 5 5/21/2012 Excellent school. Wide range of sports, drama, band, choral programs, art, great options. Grounded in the Bible, Blue Ribbon school, ACT Red Quill Award, three campuses - awesome! - Posted by Parent - kalyh |
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