Kellar Primary School

6413 North Mount Hawley Road

School District

Peoria 150
Grade

K-4
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 12, 2025

We have a gifted child and have been impressed with Kellar and its staff. They do a good job accommodating students of varied abilities, and the PTO is very well organized and involved. They make school enjoyable for the kids with popcorn and slushie machines for rewards, and there are fun clubs for enrichment. The teachers stay until retirement, which speaks volumes as to quality. It’s an economically and racially diverse student body, and we think our student benefits this environment. We could have sent our kid anywhere (and got the sales pitch from private schools), but we’re glad we chose Kellar.
Submitted by parent on March 28, 2019

We love Kellar. The principal is amazing. He attends events and helps with everything. The teachers go out of their way for their students. I love the activities and programs that are offered.
Submitted by parent on February 21, 2018

Kellar is an amazing district 150 school! The teacher are compassionate and caring. They treat the students like their own children. The principal is amazing and extremely accommodating! We have a child with special needs (autism) and this school has been a blessing in a way that’s putting our child’s best interests first! Couldn’t ask for a better support system!
Submitted by parent on February 05, 2018

The team at Keller have been more than accommodating to our son who is transferring mid-year. The facilities are nice, the student body is diverse, the teachers are professional and the principal seems to provide engaging leadership for students, staff and parents alike.
Submitted by other on April 02, 2017

We have had a great experience at this school
Submitted by parent on February 09, 2013

Both of my children attend Kellar, and our experience has been very positive. The principal, Mr, Turner, is actively involved with each student and school-wide activities. The teachers have been top notch as well. I agree with a previous comment that the facilities don't look like much, but the academic content is solid. Parent involvement is high. The carnival at the school tonight proves that--it seemed like every family attended. We thought about moving to Dunlap for their "better" schools, but I see no justification to pay so much more in property taxes. I also find value in my kids' exposure to a diverse environment. This interaction at an early age prepares them for a lifetime of understanding, awareness, and confidence.
Submitted by parent on July 07, 2012

My daughter is going into the 3rd grade this year at Kellar. We really love it!It is culturally diverse, challenging ciriculum and a very commited staff and principal. The parents are very, very involved with classrooms and activities.
Submitted by parent on May 01, 2010

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Submitted by parent on March 31, 2010

Without a doubt, the best school in Dist 150. Kellar competes with other schools in quality with surrounding communities like Dunlap, Morton or local private schools. What I like about Kellar that the others can not touch is the ethnic diversity . Kellar's test scores are high, great staff that do not turn over, an active PTO and great parental involvement. Like any school, if your child has special needs, you need to advocate for your child,(one of my children is one) but I have not yet found the school to be unreasonable when approached about issues pertaining to his schooling. I would highly recommend and tell parents not to be scared off by the rest of the district's lack of progress!