For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private high schools serving 2,268 students in Peoria County, IL.
The top ranked private high schools in Peoria County, IL include Peoria Christian School, Peoria Notre Dame High School, and Kiefer School.
The average acceptance rate is 49%, which is lower than the Illinois private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
86% of private high schools in Peoria County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Pentecostal).
Top Ranked Peoria County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Baptist Academy![Calvary Baptist Academy Photo - Calvary Baptist Church & Academy]( "Calvary Baptist Academy Photo - Calvary Baptist Church & Academy")
(Baptist)
1028 W Cloverdale Road
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4343
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4343
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
3725 N Monroe Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students
5105 N Sheridan Road
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8741
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8741
Gr: 9-12 | 703 students Tuition listed
New Life Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
3510 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
Gr: 2-12 | 41 students
Peoria County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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
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
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 high schools in Peoria County, IL?
The top ranked private high schools in Peoria County, IL include Peoria Christian School, Peoria Notre Dame High School, and Kiefer School.
How many private high schools are located in Peoria County?
6 private high schools are located in Peoria County.
How diverse are private high schools in Peoria County?
Peoria County private high schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 35%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Peoria County?
86% of private high schools in Peoria County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Pentecostal).
Which private high schools in Peoria County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Peoria County include: Peoria Christian School - Monroe vs. Peoria Christian School, Peoria Notre Dame High School vs. Peoria Christian School, Calvary Baptist Academy vs. Peoria Christian School
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