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St. Thomas the Apostle School Photo - St. Thomas the Apostle

Best Peoria Heights 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 991 students in Peoria Heights, IL (there are , serving 703 public students). 59% of all K-12 students in Peoria Heights, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Peoria Heights, IL include St. Thomas the Apostle School and Peoria Christian School - Monroe.
67% of private schools in Peoria Heights, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Peoria Heights 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3725 N Monroe Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students
St. Thomas the Apostle School
St. Thomas the Apostle School Photo - St. Thomas the Apostle
(Catholic)
4229 N Monroe Avenue
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 685-2533
Gr: PK-8 | 309 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Montessori School Of Peoria
Montessori School Of Peoria Photo
Montessori School
4906 N Prospect Rd
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-8995
Gr: PK-5 | 50 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Peoria Heights)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
991 Students
251,369 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
70 Teachers
18,876 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
53%
Average Class Size
19 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,600
$12,511
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
34%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
47 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
64 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%
# White Students
890 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
79%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
99 Students
65,495 Students
% of Others Students
9%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Peoria Heights, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Peoria Heights, IL include St. Thomas the Apostle School and Peoria Christian School - Monroe.
How many private schools are located in Peoria Heights?
3 private schools are located in Peoria Heights.
What percentage of students in Peoria Heights go to private school?
59% of all K-12 students in Peoria Heights are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Peoria Heights?
67% of private schools in Peoria Heights are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

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