St. Philomena: A Top-Notch Elementary School in Peoria IL
Searching for an elementary school for your child can be daunting. You understandably want to blend spiritual teachings with rigorous academics, and for that we meet and exceed your expectations. St. Philomena School is the top choice for many families just like yours looking for an elementary school in Peoria IL they can count on. We have been established in the community since 1946, proud to be a Catholic private school accompanied by a Catholic Church. Located in an established family neighborhood, our school community is led by a caring and compassionate principal, Jodi Peine.
We invite you to come join our close-knit community that carefully balances academics, athletics and spiritual life for your elementary-age student. We have an enrollment of 470 students from Pre-K through grade 8. Our average class size is 24, backed by a competent staff of 18 classroom teachers. In keeping with our mission, we aim to produce students who actively and joyfully “bring faith to life and life to faith.”
Our Elementary School
Our goal is to create and maintain a viable curriculum embedded in our Catholic faith. Our elementary curriculum is always a work in progress. As part of our instructional program, we hope to produce well-rounded individuals, anchored in Christ, who demonstrate great character and great competence in service to their parish, and local or global communities.
Our regular school day begins at 7:55 a.m. and ends at 2:50 p.m., with before and after school care available. We serve hot lunch to the students every day so they have access to nutritious home-cooked meals. Payment is easy with a convenient electronic program that tracks and manages your child’s lunch account.
Contact Our Elementary School in Peoria IL
St. Philomena School is conveniently located at 3216 North Emery Avenue in Peoria IL. Please call us at 309-685-1208 if you would like to learn more about our school or even come for a tour of our facilities. We look forward to meeting you!