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#237 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 33% of private schools
Kiefer School
School · Peoria, IL
A private school in Peoria, IL serving grades 1st – 12th.
404 NE MADISON AVE, Peoria, IL 61603
- 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Kiefer School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,678/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,405
Median home value
$73,100
Median rent
$976/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
53.3%
Poverty rate
29.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 595 | Compare → |
| Peoria Christian School - MonroePrivate · tuition | 5.1 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 591 | Compare → |
| New Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8 | 2–12 | 3.6 mi | 36 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Kiefer School is listed in Peoria, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Kiefer School
Kiefer School is a private school in Peoria, IL, serving approximately 71 students in grades 1st-12th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #237 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kiefer School
What grades does Kiefer School serve?
Kiefer School serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Kiefer School?
Kiefer School has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiefer School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiefer School is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Kiefer School rank in IL?
Kiefer School ranks #237 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Kiefer School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kiefer School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Kiefer School a private school?
Yes, Kiefer School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Kiefer School a religious school?
No, Kiefer School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 71
- Gender Split
- 89% M / 11% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 210 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Peoria County
- Phone
- (309) 687-7236
- Area population (ZIP 61603)
- 15,430
- Area average commute
- 16.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61603; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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