The purpose of Peoria Christian School is to seek out and nurture each child's unique potential as an image-bearer of God so that he/she can meaningfully serve God and others.
It endeavors to develop the student's capacity for the enjoyment of the created world in all its cultural richness and diversity.
It attempts to educate the total person in his/her emotional, intellectual, physical, spiritual, decisional and creative development.
Peoria Christian school believes that God created the heavens and the earth.
God also created man in His likeness, perfect in all ways and able to accept the responsibility to care for God's world.
Man served as the crown of creation. Thus a treaty or covenant existed between God and man.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Peoria Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1907
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Nurture, Develop, Educate
- The purpose of Peoria Christian School is to seek out and nurture each child's unique potential as an image-bearer of God so that he/she can meaningfully serve God and others. It endeavors to develop the student's capacity for the enjoyment of the created world in all its cultural richness and diversity. It attempts to educate the total person in his/her emotional, intellectual, physical, spiritual, decisional and creative development. Peoria Christian school believes that God created the heavens and the earth. God also created man in His likeness, perfect in all ways and able to accept the responsibility to care for God's world. Man served as the crown of creation. Thus a treaty or covenant existed between God and man.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peoria Christian School's ranking?
Peoria Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Peoria Christian School?
The application deadline for Peoria Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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