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We thank God for the families He calls to join our school community each year, and we look forward to partnering with you as you begin the application process.
Peoria Christian School is a covenant school.
What does that mean?
In biblical terms, a covenant is an agreement that defines a commitment between two parties. At Peoria Christian school, we seek to bring parents, students and the educational institution together through a common pledge to prepare students to lead Christ-like lives through a biblical approach to education.
In covenant Christian schools this means that we require at least one parent be a professing Christian and plugged into a local church. Romans 10:9-10 says “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.”
Why is it important?
Being a covenant school brings many benefits to the community and allows for a grace-filled partnership between families and the school. It gives the administration, school board, association, and staff a common direction in which to guide the school. It helps us to continually and intentionally be pointed towards Christ in actions and decisions.
It allows for a biblical way to handle conflict and correction. And last but not least, it guards against a world-view where truth is seen as relative – “it is in the eye of the beholder”. Christ is our foundational and absolute Truth and is what guides our covenant community and school.
What should I know before I apply?
New Family
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Family professes faith in Jesus Christ. Within the application, parent/guardian(s) will give testimony of how they came to Christ as Savior.
Family is active in a Bible-believing church. Regular church attendance of parent(s) and student is required for admission. Within the application, applicant provides contact information for a church leader or pastor. We then send your church leader our online Pastor/Church leader Form to complete on behalf of the applying family. This is a required form for all applicants.
Family subscribes to and supports our Mission, Vision and Statement of Faith.
It is expected that the student will have scored in the 40th percentile or higher on standardized testing.
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The 2026-2027 application fee for domestic students is as follows:
By December 31st, 2025: $49
From January 1st to August 31st: $99
For international applications, the fee is $200.
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STEP ONE ⇒Create an Online Account
Complete all fields to create an online account, then follow instructions to verify your account. If you are a current family, you may log in to your existing FACTS Family Portal account, and select apply/enroll to start a new student application (do not create a new account).
STEP TWO ⇒Start New Student Application
After you have verified your account, log in and select "Create New Student Application". During the application process you will be required to upload your child's birth certificate, immunization record and provide the name and email address of the individual that will complete the church reference form on your family's behalf. This does not need to be the main pastor but can be another staff member or small group leader. After you have submitted your application and fee, the admissions office will request student records from your child's current school, and contact you to schedule entrance testing (grades 1-12 only). After all documents are submitted and testing is completed your family interview will be scheduled. If your application is approved, you will receive an admissions decision via email after the interview within one week.
STEP THREE ⇒ Complete Online Enrollment Packet
Prior to your child’s start date, we ask that you complete the form called Annual Update that will be sent to the email you give us. If you are starting mid-year, we will send the link out immediately. If you start at the beginning of a school year, we will send it out in the spring.
STEP FOUR ⇒ Tuition Account
Create your tuition account and pay your registration fee to ensure your seat at PCS. You will receive an email from FACTS with instructions on how to do so.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Enrollment Office at (309) 686-4500 ×244.
Current Family
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Family professes faith in Jesus Christ. Within the application, parent/guardian(s) will give testimony of how they came to Christ as Savior.
Family is active in a Bible-believing church. Regular church attendance of parent(s) and student is required for admission. Within the application, applicant provides contact information for a church leader or pastor. We then send your church leader our online Pastor/Church leader Form to complete on behalf of the applying family. This is a required form for all applicants.
Family subscribes to and supports our Mission, Vision and Statement of Faith.
It is expected that the student will have scored in the 40th percentile or higher on standardized testing.
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The 2026-2027 application fee for domestic students is as follows:
By December 31st, 2025: $49
From January 1st to August 31st: $99
For international applications, the fee is $200.
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STEP ONE ⇒ Sign into Your PowerSchool Account
If you are a current family, you may log in to your existing FACTS Family Portal account. Put in your new student’s name and date of birth and click “Add Student”.
STEP TWO ⇒ Complete Student Application
During the application process you will be required to upload your child's birth certificate, immunization records and provide the name and email address of the individual that will complete the church reference form on your family's behalf. This does not need to be the main pastor, but can be another staff member or small group leader. After you have submitted your application and paid the fee, the admissions office will request student records from your child's current school and contact you to schedule entrance testing (grades 1-12 only). After all documents are submitted and testing is completed your family interview will be scheduled. if your application is approved, you will receive an admissions decision via email after the interview within one week.
STEP THREE ⇒ Complete Online Enrollment Packet
Prior to your child’s start date, we ask that you complete the form called Annual Update that will be sent to the email you have given. If you are starting mid-year, we will send the link out immediately. If you start at the beginning of a school year, we will send it out in the spring.
STEP FOUR ⇒ Tuition Account
Your new student will be added to your tuition account, and your new payment will be calculated by the Business Office.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Enrollment Office at (309) 686-4500 ×244.