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 Facts (2026)
- 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
Colors
White, Blue, Green, Navy Blue, Kelly green
School Calendar
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.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
: Affiliated Parish Student $7,868; Non-Affiliated Student $11,751;
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 St. Vincent De Paul (0.9 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kiefer School
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
3.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Life Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
3510 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
5.7 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 41 students
Aquin Catholic Junior Senior High School
(Catholic)
1419 S Galena Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-3154
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-3154
106.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
2261 Indiana Ave
Lansing, IL 60438
(219) 558-7066
Lansing, IL 60438
(219) 558-7066
120.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
School Reviews
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