Service Area – Princeville

Private Catholic School Serving Princeville, IL | St. Mary’s of Kickapoo

Families in Princeville, Illinois seeking a faith-centered, academically strong PreK–8th grade education choose St. Mary’s of Kickapoo School for its small class sizes, individualized attention, and commitment to developing the whole child.

Located just a short drive from Princeville, St. Mary’s provides a welcoming Catholic school community where students are known by name, supported personally, and encouraged to strive for individual excellence.

A Close-Knit Catholic School Near Princeville

Princeville is a community built on strong family values and local connections. St. Mary’s of Kickapoo reflects those same priorities, offering a smaller, faith-based alternative to larger school settings.

Princeville families appreciate the manageable commute and the opportunity for their children to learn in an environment where academic growth and spiritual formation go hand in hand.

Faith-Centered Education Rooted in Catholic Tradition

At St. Mary’s, faith is lived and practiced each day. Students from Princeville participate in:

  • Daily prayer and communal worship
  • Celebration of the Mass and liturgical seasons
  • Sacramental preparation for Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation
  • Service opportunities that build compassion, leadership, and responsibility

Families of diverse faith backgrounds are welcome, while our Catholic identity remains central to our mission.

Academic Excellence with Personal Attention

Lower student-to-teacher ratios allow us to truly focus on each child’s growth. Princeville students benefit from:

  • Small class sizes
  • Illinois State Learning Standards curriculum
  • Differentiated instruction
  • NWEA/MAP testing three times annually
  • 1:1 technology for grades 3–8

Our graduates consistently achieve strong academic results, including success at Peoria Notre Dame High School.

Opportunities to Learn, Grow & Thrive

Students from Princeville enjoy a well-rounded educational experience that includes:

  • Art, Band, Music & Theater
  • Spanish for Kindergarten through 8th grade
  • CONNECTed — our teacher-created curriculum featuring STEM, Agriculture/Cooking, Progressive PE, and Coding
  • Athletics including basketball, volleyball, baseball, and track
  • Chess Club and Student Council

Our Boosters Club underwrites extracurricular programs so families can participate without additional athletic fees.

Why Princeville Families Choose St. Mary’s

Parents from Princeville often choose St. Mary’s because they value:

✔ A strong moral and ethical foundation
✔ High academic standards
✔ Small class sizes and individualized instruction
✔ A safe, structured learning environment
✔ A welcoming Catholic school family

At St. Mary’s of Kickapoo, students don’t just attend school — they belong and thrive.

Schedule a Tour from Princeville, IL

If you live in Princeville and are considering a private Catholic school education, we invite you to visit St. Mary’s of Kickapoo and experience the difference firsthand.

Schedule a tour today and discover how your child can Learn, Grow, and Thrive.