St. Bede Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Peru, IL
24 W US Highway 6, Peru, IL 61354
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BCollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic schools in Illinois
- Serving families in Peru since at least 2011
In Peru, Illinois, St. Bede Academy is an independent Catholic school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 262 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of Catholic high schools in Illinois. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Peoria. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 262
- Teachers
- 27.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 148 girls, 114 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Peoria
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 32% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic high schools in Illinois (10 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 69% of Catholic high schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 51 Catholic high schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
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 St. Bede Academy
What grades does St. Bede Academy serve?
St. Bede Academy serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend St. Bede Academy?
About 262 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Bede Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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