St. Vincent De Paul

6001 N University St Peoria, IL 61614
www.svdppeoria.com

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • The mission statement of St. Vincent de Paul School is to foster within an educational environment the teaching and values of Jesus Christ and the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Through the promotion of these teachings and values, a Christian community is created where students are accepted, cherished, and challenged.
  • The school recognizes that parents are the primary teachers of their children in faith development, and assumes a mutual responsibility to enhance this development as well as the academic, social, physical, and emotional dimensions of each child.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Vincent De Paul ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2010

Student Body

Total Students
284 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Vincent De Paul's ranking?
St. Vincent De Paul ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Vincent De Paul?
The application deadline for St. Vincent De Paul is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Peoria, IL is $15,024 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Peoria, IL is 66% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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