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#175 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 24% of private schools

Peoria Academy

Elementary School · Peoria, IL

A private elementary school in Peoria, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

2711 W WILLOW KNOLLS DR, Peoria, IL 61614

  • 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A8.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.5 / 10
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School Day Length6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,116
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.6 / 10
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Diversity Index46%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment108
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Peoria Academy 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,678/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Peoria), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,379

Median home value

$169,700

Median rent

$948/mo

College educated

46.4%

Homeownership

65.2%

Poverty rate

13%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61614; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White70.4%
Asian20.4%
Black6.5%
Hispanic2.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Light House AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.4 mi17Compare →
Light House AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.4 mi17Compare →
Ridgeview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5K–51.1 mi424Compare →
Northmoor Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8K–41.3 mi377Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Peoria Academy is listed in Peoria, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Peoria Academy

Peoria Academy is a private elementary school in Peoria, IL, serving approximately 108 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #175 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Peoria Academy

What grades does Peoria Academy serve?

Peoria Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Peoria Academy?

Peoria Academy has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Peoria Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Peoria Academy is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Peoria Academy rank in IL?

Peoria Academy ranks #175 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Peoria Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Peoria Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Peoria Academy a private school?

Yes, Peoria Academy 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 Peoria Academy a religious school?

No, Peoria Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
108
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Peoria County
Area population (ZIP 61614)
28,142
Area average commute
15.5 min
Area median age
38.2
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 61614; 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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