Peoria Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Peoria, IL
2711 W Willow Knolls Dr, Peoria, IL 61614
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Peoria
- Serving families in Peoria since at least 2011
In Peoria, Illinois, Peoria Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 110 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 110
- Teachers
- 12.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 64 girls, 46 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 55% of independent elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 38 independent elementary schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Peoria Academy
What grades does Peoria Academy serve?
Peoria Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Peoria Academy?
About 110 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Peoria Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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