St. Bernard School in Peoria, IL, is a Catholic co–educational school serving udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a central city community.
The school enrolls 79 udents with a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 supported by 6 full–time teachers.
Approximately 34% of the udent body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Bernard School is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
Tuition data is not specified, with neighboring Peoria elementary private schools averaging $15,024 annually.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
79 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Bernard School?
The application deadline for St. Bernard School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Bernard School is Kiefer School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Peoria Christian School (1.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Kiefer School
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
3216 N. Emery Avenue
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 685-1208
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 685-1208
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
3725 N Monroe Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students
St. Mark School
(Catholic)
711 N Underhill St
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 677-7131
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 677-7131
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Tuition listed
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