Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Yearly Tuition: $45,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Mark School
About the School
- Since 1922, Saint Mark Catholic School has provided Academic Excellence in Service of the Lord to the Peoria community.
- Pre-kindergarten through 8th grade receive the highest levels of academics with a strong foundation of Catholic values and morals.
- As a Catholic School, it is our belief that there must be an integration of our faith in our total school curriculum.
- We attempt to provide an atmosphere where the Gospel values are instilled, Christian attitudes are developed, academic excellence is fostered, and discipline is stressed.
- We strive on all accounts to be a school where Christ is loved, excellence is expected, character counts, and traditions thrive.
- The mission of Saint Mark Catholic School is to foster the spiritual growth and academic life of its students and faculty and to teach children, with the cooperation of parents, the Catholic faith.
- Your child is accepted, cherished, and challenged as a unique individual.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Yearly Tuition: $45,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
193 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,000
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Mark School cost?
St. Mark School's tuition is approximately $45,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for St. Mark School?
The application deadline for St. Mark School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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