Hickory Grove Elementary

Operating for more than 100 years, Saint Bede Academy is a college-preparatory school that provides Catholic education to students in the state of Illinois. The academy provides advanced placement classes in a variety of subjects that include calculus, chemistry, European history and physics. Additionally, it offers early entry college classes in sociology, psychology and art appreciation. Saint Bede Academy encourages students to take part in an array of athletic activities, such as football, cross country, golf, volleyball, tennis, bowling, weightlifting, basketball, baseball, softball and track. It has various religious organizations, including Eucharistic Ministers and abbey mass servers. In addition, the institute offers memberships to a range of academic clubs that include scholastic bowl, and science and Spanish clubs. Saint Bede Academy is located in Peru, Ill.

St. Mary's Catholic School is a private elementary school serving the communities of Peoria, Edwards, Dunlap, Kickapoo, Princeville, Brimfield, Bartonville, and Elmwood since 1862.