St. Philomena School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Peoria, IL
3216 N Emery Ave, Peoria, IL 61604
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Peoria since at least 2011
In Peoria, Illinois, St. Philomena School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 424 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady 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 Pre-K–8
- Students
- 424
- Teachers
- 29.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 208 girls, 216 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Peoria
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 92% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 285 Catholic elementary 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
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Questions about St. Philomena School
What grades does St. Philomena School serve?
St. Philomena School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Philomena School?
About 424 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Philomena School?
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