Peoria Notre Dame High School, a Roman Catholic School under the pastoral direction of the Bishop of Peoria, provides Catholic secondary education for the Peoria area.
The purpose of Peoria Notre Dame High School is to nurture spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and physical development by teaching the Catholic faith, by leading students to be disciples of Jesus Christ, by teaching the arts and sciences in a climate of academic inquiry.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 703 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Peoria Notre Dame High School 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 9-12
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
703 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
School Colors
White, Blue, Green, Navy Blue, Kelly green
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$9,100 (Affiliated Tuition & Fees – 1st child)
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Peoria Notre Dame High School often compared to?
Peoria Notre Dame High School is often viewed alongside schools like Peoria Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is Peoria Notre Dame High School's ranking?
Peoria Notre Dame High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Peoria Notre Dame High School?
The application deadline for Peoria Notre Dame High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Peoria Notre Dame High School is Peoria Christian School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Peoria Hebrew Day School (0.7 miles away)
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Grades: PK-12 | 597 students 1.5 miles 3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
1.5
PK-12
597
Kiefer School
Special Education School
Grades: 1-12 | 72 students 3.7 miles 404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
3.7
1-12
72
New Life Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
Grades: 2-12 | 41 students 5.7 miles 3510 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
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2-12
41
Aquin Catholic Junior Senior High School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-12 | 239 students 106.2 miles 1419 S Galena Ave
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(815) 235-3154
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-3154
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(219) 558-7066
Lansing, IL 60438
(219) 558-7066
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School Reviews
5 10/20/2021
Excellent opportunities to grow deeper in faith and a welcoming community for our child.
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