St. Bernard School in Peoria, IL, is a Catholic co鈥揺ducational school serving udents from pre鈥搆indergarten through 8th grade in a central city community.
The school enrolls 79 udents with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 13:1 supported by 6 full鈥搕ime teachers.
Approximately 34% of the udent body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Bernard School is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
Tuition data is not specified, with neighboring Peoria elementary private schools averaging $15,024 annually.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
79 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Bernard School?
The application deadline for St. Bernard School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Bernard School is Kiefer School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Peoria Christian School (1.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Kiefer School
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(309) 687-7236
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(309) 687-7236
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