For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 669 students in 61603, IL (there are , serving 1,883 public students). 26% of all K-12 students in 61603, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 62%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
50% of private schools in 61603, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
Top-Ranked 61603 Illinois 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kiefer School
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
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
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
61603, Illinois 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Methodist Family Child Care (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
415 Ne Saint Mark Ct Ste 1
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 671-5153
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 671-5153
Gr: PK-K | 57 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
St. Bernard School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
512 East Kansas Street
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 682-5823
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 682-5823
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 61603, IL?
How many private schools are located in 61603?
2 private schools are located in 61603.
What percentage of students in 61603 go to private school?
26% of all K-12 students in 61603 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 61603?
50% of private schools in 61603 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
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