草榴社区

St. Joseph Elementary School Photo - St. Joseph School in Pekin is the proud educator for Catholic and Non Catholic students in Pre-K through 8th grades. The Catholic education includes tradition and academic excellence with an emphasis on moral development, service to others, and leadership skills. Please contact the school office at (309)347-7194 or email Colette Willoughby at cwilloughby@stjosephschoolpekin.com

Best Pekin 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 420 students in Pekin, IL.
100% of private elementary schools in Pekin, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

草榴社区 Elementary Schools in Pekin, IL (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Faith Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
1501 Howard Ct.
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-6178
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3201 Court St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-2020
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School Photo - St. Joseph School in Pekin is the proud educator for Catholic and Non Catholic students in Pre-K through 8th grades. The Catholic education includes tradition and academic excellence with an emphasis on moral development, service to others, and leadership skills. Please contact the school office at (309)347-7194 or email Colette Willoughby at cwilloughby@stjosephschoolpekin.com
(Catholic)
300 S 6th St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-7194
Gr: NS-8 | 181 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Pekin, Illinois

Pekin, Illinois 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
246 Derby St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 348-3813
Gr: 8-12 | 10 students

Overview

This Town (Pekin)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
420 Students
184,043 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
34 Teachers
14,067 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,963
$11,007

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
17,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
8 Students
14,638 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
310 Students
99,692 Students
% White Students
74%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
290 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
90 Students
44,108 Students
% of Others Students
21%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
5 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Pekin, IL?
3 private elementary schools are located in Pekin, IL.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Pekin?
100% of private elementary schools in Pekin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Pekin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Pekin include: Good Shepherd Lutheran School vs. Faith Baptist Christian School

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