For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,265 students in 61614, IL (there are , serving 3,797 public students). 25% of all K-12 students in 61614, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in 61614, IL include Peoria Notre Dame High School, St. Vincent De Paul, and Aletheia School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is same as the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
83% of private schools in 61614, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top-Ranked 61614 Illinois ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7229 N. Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5105 N Sheridan Road
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8741
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8741
Gr: 9-12 | 703 students Tuition listed
St. Vincent De Paul
(Catholic)
6001 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-5012
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-5012
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students
2000 W Glen Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8921
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8921
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Light House Academy
(Christian)
2322 W Willow Knolls Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-3242
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-3242
Gr: K-8 | 17 students
2711 W Willow Knolls Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-7570
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-7570
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
61614, Illinois ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Peoria Adventist School (Closed 2006)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4109 N Knoxville Avenue
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 686-3701
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 686-3701
Gr: 2-8 | 10 students
5614 N University Street
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-2821
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-2821
Gr: PK-7 | 15 students Avg. class size: 3 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 61614, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in 61614, IL include Peoria Notre Dame High School, St. Vincent De Paul, and Aletheia School.
How many private schools are located in 61614?
6 private schools are located in 61614.
How diverse are private schools in 61614?
61614 private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 61614 go to private school?
25% of all K-12 students in 61614 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 61614?
83% of private schools in 61614 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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