Light House Academy in Peoria, IL serves 17 students in kindergarten through 8th grade within a Christian, co鈥揺d program located in a midsize city setting.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1, supported by 3 teachers for small class size instruction.
The student body includes 17.65% students of color, reflecting some diversity in the Peoria community.
Light House Academy is part of the Peoria private school landscape, offering an alternative educational option in a city environment.
The program covers regular elementary and secondary education from kindergarten through eighth grade.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
17 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
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 Light House Academy?
The application deadline for Light House Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Light House Academy is Daarul Uloom Islamic School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Peoria Academy (0.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
2711 W Willow Knolls Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-7570
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-7570
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
7229 N. Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Vincent De Paul
(Catholic)
6001 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-5012
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-5012
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students
123 You N Me Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
809 W Detweiller Dr Ste A
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-3470
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-3470
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
El Vista Baptist Academy ![El Vista Baptist Academy Photo - Field Trip Fun]( "El Vista Baptist Academy Photo - Field Trip Fun")
(Baptist)
6301 N Syler Street
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8675
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8675
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Daarul Uloom Islamic School
(Islamic)
4125 W Charter Oak Rd
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 691-9089
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 691-9089
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students
5105 N Sheridan Road
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8741
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8741
2.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 703 students Tuition listed
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
3.8 miles
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
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students
Kiefer School
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
5.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2711 W Willow Knolls Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-7570
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-7570
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
7229 N. Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Vincent De Paul
(Catholic)
6001 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-5012
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-5012
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students
El Vista Baptist Academy ![El Vista Baptist Academy Photo - Field Trip Fun]( "El Vista Baptist Academy Photo - Field Trip Fun")
(Baptist)
6301 N Syler Street
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8675
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8675
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2711 W Willow Knolls Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-7570
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-7570
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
7229 N. Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Vincent De Paul
(Catholic)
6001 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-5012
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-5012
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students
123 You N Me Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
809 W Detweiller Dr Ste A
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-3470
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-3470
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
El Vista Baptist Academy ![El Vista Baptist Academy Photo - Field Trip Fun]( "El Vista Baptist Academy Photo - Field Trip Fun")
(Baptist)
6301 N Syler Street
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8675
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8675
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
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(309) 245-1000
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(309) 245-1000
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(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
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