The mission of Christ Lutheran School is to partner with families to equip children academically and spiritually in a loving Christ-centered environment in order to prepare the next generation to be lifelong, faithful Christions. CLS in Peoria, IL offers co-ed education for grades K through 8
The school enrolls 170 students supported by 9 full-time teachers and 6 part-time teachers.
CLS offers sound religious training, complete curriculum with reading, phonics, language, math, science, social studies, music, technology and PE
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Christ Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1892
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
170 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
85%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Christ Lutheran School offer?
Christ Lutheran School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Christ Lutheran School's ranking?
Christ Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Christ Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Christ Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Christ Lutheran School is New Life Christian Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is South Side Christian Academy (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is King's Kids/south Side Mission (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
King's Kids/south Side Mission
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1127 S Laramie St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 676-4604
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 676-4604
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 45 students Acceptance rate listed
South Side Christian Academy
(Christian)
3523 W Hill St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 279-5753
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 279-5753
1.2 miles
Gr: K-3 | 54 students
New Life Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
3510 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
1.4 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 41 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
Christian Life Academy
(Pentecostal)
133 S Highland St
Creve Coeur, IL 61610
(309) 839-2018
Creve Coeur, IL 61610
(309) 839-2018
2.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 15 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Life Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
3510 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
1.4 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 41 students
Kiefer School
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
2.5 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
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3725 N Monroe Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students
5105 N Sheridan Road
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8741
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8741
5.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 703 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
South Side Christian Academy
(Christian)
3523 W Hill St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 279-5753
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 279-5753
1.2 miles
Gr: K-3 | 54 students
New Life Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
3510 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
1.4 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 41 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
Christian Life Academy
(Pentecostal)
133 S Highland St
Creve Coeur, IL 61610
(309) 839-2018
Creve Coeur, IL 61610
(309) 839-2018
2.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 15 students
Kiefer School
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
2.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
King's Kids/south Side Mission
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1127 S Laramie St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 676-4604
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 676-4604
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 45 students Acceptance rate listed
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
St. Philomena School ![St. Philomena School Photo - Technology is incorporated into all of our curriculum.]( "St. Philomena School Photo - Technology is incorporated into all of our curriculum.")
(Catholic)
3216 N. Emery Avenue
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 685-1208
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 685-1208
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Florence KinderCare ![Florence KinderCare Photo - Our infant classroom is all theirs to explore. We provide a least restrictive atmosphere which allows the infants to roam and explore their space.]( "Florence KinderCare Photo - Our infant classroom is all theirs to explore. We provide a least restrictive atmosphere which allows the infants to roam and explore their space.")
Daycare / Preschool
1125 West Florence Ave.
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 682-5669
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 682-5669
4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
2329 W Reservoir Blvd
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 688-2931
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 688-2931
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
9029.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
9029.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
9029.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 N Morgan St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-4261
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-4261
9030 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 W Butternut St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
9030 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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