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#555 of 716 private schools in IL

St Jude Catholic School

Elementary School · Peoria, IL

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

Private

10911 N KNOXVILLE AVE, Peoria, IL 61615

  • 16.5:1 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)
C2.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.1 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,232
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.2 / 10
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Diversity Index33%
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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Enrollment237
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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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The neighborhood

Where St Jude Catholic 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Transit 21Minimal 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

$82,157

Median home value

$206,800

Median rent

$1,079/mo

College educated

53%

Homeownership

60.8%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61615; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White81.4%
Hispanic7.6%
Asian7.6%
Black1.7%
Two or More1.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Northminster Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.3 mi15Compare →
Hickory Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–51.0 mi856Compare →
Wilder-waite Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5K–51.4 mi373Compare →

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.

St Jude Catholic School is listed in Peoria, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Jude Catholic School

St Jude Catholic School is a private elementary school in Peoria, IL, serving approximately 237 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #555 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Jude Catholic School

What grades does St Jude Catholic School serve?

St Jude Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Jude Catholic School?

St Jude Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Jude Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Jude Catholic School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Jude Catholic School rank in IL?

St Jude Catholic School ranks #555 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is St Jude Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Jude Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Jude Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Jude Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Jude Catholic School a religious school?

St Jude Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
237
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Peoria County
Area population (ZIP 61615)
23,266
Area average commute
20.9 min
Area median age
35.7
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 61615; 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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