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Peoria Hebrew Day School

Jewish · Montessori · Grades Pre-K–4

Peoria, IL

5614 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only Montessori school in Peoria
  • Smaller classes than 89% of Montessori schools in Illinois
  • Serving families in Peoria since at least 2011

In Peoria, Illinois, Peoria Hebrew Day School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 4th grade. About 6 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 89% of Montessori elementary schools in Illinois. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–4
Students
6
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3
Boys and girls
Coed · 3 girls, 3 boys
Religious affiliation
Jewish
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7 hours
School year
176 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 89% of Montessori elementary schools in Illinois (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 96% of Montessori elementary schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 46 Montessori elementary schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    11’11–1214’13–1415’15–1612’17–1816’19–207’21–226’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K4
    K2
    11
    21
    42

    Student body

    White83%
    Two or more races17%

    Member of

    • Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools

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    Questions about Peoria Hebrew Day School

    What grades does Peoria Hebrew Day School serve?

    Peoria Hebrew Day School serves grades Pre-K–4.

    How many students attend Peoria Hebrew Day School?

    About 6 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Peoria Hebrew Day School?

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