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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kiefer School
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
1 miles
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
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Philomena School ![St. Philomena School Photo - Technology is incorporated into all of our curriculum.]( "St. Philomena School Photo - Technology is incorporated into all of our curriculum.")
(Catholic)
3216 N. Emery Avenue
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 685-1208
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 685-1208
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
3725 N Monroe Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students
St. Mark School
(Catholic)
711 N Underhill St
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 677-7131
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 677-7131
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kiefer School
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
1 miles
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
1.3 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
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students
5105 N Sheridan Road
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8741
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8741
2.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 703 students Tuition listed
Il Central Christian School
(Baptist)
22648 Grosenbach Rd
Washington, IL 61571
(301) 698-2000
Washington, IL 61571
(301) 698-2000
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kiefer School
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
1 miles
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
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Philomena School ![St. Philomena School Photo - Technology is incorporated into all of our curriculum.]( "St. Philomena School Photo - Technology is incorporated into all of our curriculum.")
(Catholic)
3216 N. Emery Avenue
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 685-1208
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 685-1208
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
3725 N Monroe Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students
St. Mark School
(Catholic)
711 N Underhill St
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 677-7131
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 677-7131
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Philomena School ![St. Philomena School Photo - Technology is incorporated into all of our curriculum.]( "St. Philomena School Photo - Technology is incorporated into all of our curriculum.")
(Catholic)
3216 N. Emery Avenue
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 685-1208
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 685-1208
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
3725 N Monroe Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students
St. Mark School
(Catholic)
711 N Underhill St
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 677-7131
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 677-7131
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Tuition listed
Florence KinderCare ![Florence KinderCare Photo - Our infant classroom is all theirs to explore. We provide a least restrictive atmosphere which allows the infants to roam and explore their space.]( "Florence KinderCare Photo - Our infant classroom is all theirs to explore. We provide a least restrictive atmosphere which allows the infants to roam and explore their space.")
Daycare / Preschool
1125 West Florence Ave.
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 682-5669
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 682-5669
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 W Butternut St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
9032.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 W Butternut St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
9032.6 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 100 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
216 E Clinton St
Brimfield, IL 61517
(309) 446-3366
Brimfield, IL 61517
(309) 446-3366
9036.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
323 E Clinton St
Brimfield, IL 61517
(309) 446-3349
Brimfield, IL 61517
(309) 446-3349
9036.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9611 S Hanna City Glasford Rd
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
9039.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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