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St. Mark School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Peoria, IL

711 N Underhill St, Peoria, IL 61606

Overall grade: A+

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  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Peoria since at least 2011

St. Mark School is a Catholic diocesan school in Peoria, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 153 students and around 13 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Peoria. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 176 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
153
Teachers
12 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 65 girls, 88 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
176 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 63% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    162’11–12164’13–14164’15–16153’17–18149’19–20137’21–22153’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K22
    K18
    111
    216
    38
    419
    527
    613
    719
    822

    Student body

    White51%
    Hispanic or Latino27%
    Two or more races14%
    Black7%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    What grades does St. Mark School serve?

    St. Mark School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Mark School?

    About 153 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

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