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Pekin ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 460 students in Pekin, IL, 8% of all K-12 students in Pekin, IL are educated in private schools versus (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Pekin, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 460
  • Average Tuition: $3,308
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 6%
  • View Pekin, IL School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 460
  • Average Tuition: $3,308
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 6%
  • View Pekin, IL School Trends

²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Pekin, IL (2026-27)

Map of Faith Baptist Christian School
Faith Baptist Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
1501 Howard Ct.
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-6178
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Map of Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3201 Court St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-2020
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Map of New Hope Christian Academy
New Hope Christian Academy
Gr: 11-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Christian
1100 Hamilton Street
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 613-8345
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St. Joseph Elementary School Photo
St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: NS-8 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
300 S 6th St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-7194
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Pekin, Illinois ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Tomorrows Hope Christian Academy
Tomorrows Hope Christian Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 10 students
Christian
246 Derby St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 348-3813
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Pekin, IL ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

4
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-20.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
460
Students
-27.4% (-174 students) 10-yr
$3,308
Avg. Tuition
+12.2% (+$360) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
+41.7% (+5 students) 10-yr
6%
Students of Color
-25.0% (-2.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-13.3% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Pekin)
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,625 Schools
# Students
460 Students
251,321 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearPekin, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025115166179
202494162172
202391171174
2022140178185
2021139174180
2020139168171
2019148174175
2018148171172
2017168177180
2016127175178
2015127168167
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% Students of Color
6%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPekin, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20256%34%34%
20246%34%34%
20235%34%33%
20226%34%33%
20216%34%32%
20206%35%32%
20196%33%31%
20186%33%31%
20178%34%32%
20168%34%32%
20158%35%32%
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0.44
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearPekin, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.440.660.65
20240.440.660.65
20230.440.660.65
20220.490.650.64
20210.490.650.64
20200.490.660.64
20190.500.650.63
20180.500.650.63
20170.530.620.61
20160.530.620.61
20150.530.630.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPekin, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%5%5%
20242%5%5%
20232%5%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%5%4%
20201%4%4%
20191%4%4%
20181%5%4%
20171%4%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
3 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPekin, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%10%9%
20241%10%9%
20231%10%9%
20221%10%8%
20211%10%9%
20201%10%9%
20191%9%8%
20181%9%8%
20171%9%8%
20161%9%8%
20151%9%8%
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# Black Students
8 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPekin, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%8%7%
20242%8%7%
20231%8%8%
20222%8%7%
20212%8%7%
20202%9%8%
20192%9%7%
20182%9%7%
20171%9%7%
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# White Students
325 Students
128,859 Students
% White Students
71%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPekin, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202571%51%52%
202471%51%52%
202370%51%52%
202265%53%54%
202165%52%54%
202065%52%54%
201963%53%56%
201863%53%56%
201754%56%58%
201652%56%58%
201552%55%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
115 Students
65,474 Students
% of Others Students
25%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPekin, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202525%26%26%
202424%26%26%
202326%26%25%
202231%25%25%
202131%25%25%
202031%25%24%
201933%25%24%
201833%24%23%
201743%22%22%
201646%23%22%
201546%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
36 Teachers
18,870 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPekin, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202513:113:111:1
202412:113:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202216:113:111:1
202116:113:111:1
202016:113:112:1
201916:113:112:1
201816:114:112:1
201718:114:112:1
201615:114:112:1
201515:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
17 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPekin, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025171615
2024171715
2023171715
2022171715
2021171715
2020171715
2019191715
2018191715
2017191715
2016121715
2015121715
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Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearPekin, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202561113
20246912
20236911
20226911
20216911
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,308
$12,436

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearPekin, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$3,308$12,671$15,012
2024$3,308$9,594$13,254
2023$3,308$8,924$12,626
2022$3,048$8,609$12,187
2021$3,048$8,334$11,800
2020$3,048$8,312$11,512
2019$3,048$8,068$11,293
2018$3,048$7,898$11,017
2017$3,048$7,863$10,708
2016$2,948$7,289$10,356
2015$2,948$7,003$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Pekin, IL?
4 private schools are located in Pekin, IL.
What percentage of students in Pekin go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Pekin are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pekin?
100% of private schools in Pekin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Pekin are often viewed compared to one another?

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