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St Vincent De Paul

Elementary School

6001 N UNIVERSITY ST, Peoria, IL 61614

Private

Enrollment

186

Student-Teacher

10.1:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Illinois private schools

#359 of 716

In Peoria

#7 of 14

public schools

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St Vincent De Paul

6.3/10

Elementary School in Peoria · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.6/10

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About St Vincent De Paul

St Vincent De Paul is a private elementary school in Peoria, IL. St Vincent De Paul serves approximately 186 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Vincent De Paul has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #359 of 716 private schools in IL.

How it comparesOn par with IL schools
  • This school 6.3 · Average
  • IL avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 186 students, St Vincent De Paul is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St Vincent De Paul is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Vincent De Paul compares to 30 public schools serving similar grades in Peoria, IL

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
This School
vs
14.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
186
This School
vs
357
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.3
This School
vs
5.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 83.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 6.5% vs 0%
Asian 2.7% vs 0%
Black 0.5% vs 0%
St Vincent De Paul Peoria Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Vincent De Paul (this school) 6.3
Northmoor Primary School 6.8
Liberty Leadership Middle School 5.3
Rolling Acres Middle School 4.6
Kellar Primary School 7.5
Hines Primary School 3.0
Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School 4.2
Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School 2.4
Mark W Bills Middle School 5.0
Ridgeview Elementary School 7.5
Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch 7.4
Quest Charter School Academy 4.4
Von Steuben Middle School 2.4
Reservoir Gifted School 8.6
Charter Oak Primary School 5.9
Sterling Middle School 3.7
Wilder-Waite Grade School 7.5
Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr 4.8
Franklin Primary School 3.8
Lincoln School 3.8
Whittier Primary School 5.4

Showing 20 of 30 schools. View all schools in Peoria

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
B+ 7.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.1 / 10
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School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,144
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 5.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 29%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 186
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 83.9%
Hispanic 6.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 2.7%
Black 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

6001 N UNIVERSITY ST, Peoria, IL 61614

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Vincent De Paul may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Peoria Heights), which scores notably higher. Another option is HOLY FAMILY PARISH SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Kellar Primary School (rated 7.5/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Peoria, see our Peoria schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Richwoods High School Peoria 0.2 mi 7.6
PEORIA HEBREW DAY SCHOOL Peoria 0.3 mi
Northmoor Primary School Peoria 0.4 mi 6.8
Liberty Leadership Middle School Peoria 0.5 mi 5.3
Rolling Acres Middle School Peoria 0.6 mi 4.6
Kellar Primary School Peoria 0.9 mi 7.5
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN SCHOOL Peoria 1.1 mi 6.9
ALETHEIA SCHOOL Peoria 1.2 mi 5.3
LIGHT HOUSE ACADEMY Peoria 1.3 mi
LIGHT HOUSE ACADEMY Peoria 1.3 mi
Hines Primary School Peoria 1.4 mi 3.0
PEORIA ACADEMY Peoria 1.6 mi 7.2
Peoria Heights Grade School Peoria Heights 1.7 mi 3.1
Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School Peoria 2.1 mi 4.2
HOLY FAMILY PARISH SCHOOL Peoria 2.1 mi 7.6
Peoria Heights High School Peoria Heights 1.8 mi 7.3
ST PHILOMENA SCHOOL Peoria 2.3 mi 5.3
Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School Peoria 2.4 mi 2.4
PEORIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Peoria 2.5 mi 5.6
ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE SCHOOL Peoria Heights 2.3 mi 8.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 61614 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$68,379

Median Home Value

$169,700

Median Rent

$948/mo

Population

28,142

College Educated

46.4%

Homeownership

65.2%

Avg Commute

15.5 min

Poverty Rate

13%

Median Age

38.2

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EMBERS ACADEMY Niles, IL 6.3
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IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Palatine, IL 6.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Vincent De Paul

What grades does St Vincent De Paul serve?

St Vincent De Paul serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Vincent De Paul?

St Vincent De Paul has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Vincent De Paul?

The student-teacher ratio at St Vincent De Paul is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Vincent De Paul rank in IL?

St Vincent De Paul ranks #359 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is St Vincent De Paul's MySchoolScout rating?

St Vincent De Paul has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Vincent De Paul a private school?

Yes, St Vincent De Paul 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 Vincent De Paul a religious school?

St Vincent De Paul has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
19 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
26 Some Transit
Bike Score
25 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
186
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Peoria County

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