Our Lady Queen of Peace School is one of seven Catholic elementary schools in the city of Belleville. The school is owned and operated by Queen of Peace Parish and governed by the Pastor and Principal, who are advised and consulted with by the nine-member Board of Education. It is fully accredited by the Illinois Department of Education and is staffed by a lay faculty which is made up of an effective mix of experienced educators and young newcomers to the teaching profession. The lay principal is the primary school administrator, with support from the pastor. Queen of Peace has a proud tradition of excellence and has long enjoyed a reputation of being a leader among Diocesan schools in academics, extracurricular activities and athletics.
Many graduates go on to distinction in a variety of endeavors at area high schools.
A second generation of students is carrying on the school's fine tradition. The parents of many of these current students are QP graduates themselves. The fact that many alumni parents are returning to the parish and sending their children to QP is further testimony to the quality of education, sense of strong Christian values which have served as the foundation of the school's outstanding reputation. The school building was constructed in 1956 and opened in January, 1957. You may also wish to explore a page of other Interesting Links .