Midwest Technical Institute - East Peoria
280 High Point Lane, East Peoria, IL 61611 · (309) 427-2750
Data: Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor) approved list (April 2026); SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores
- First-time pass rate
- 93.44%122 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- +0.2points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #146of 234 programs
- Since 2024
- +3.2points vs 90.2% (102 testers)
- Peoria area rank
- #6of 8 ranked nearby
How Midwest Technical Institute - East Peoria graduates do on the CNA exam
93.44% of 122 first-time test-takers from Midwest Technical Institute - East Peoria passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 0.2 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #146 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers, and #6 of 8 ranked programs in the Peoria area.
In 2024, 90.2% of 102 first-time testers passed, so the rate rose 3.2 points year over year.
With 122 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 0.8 points. Illinois reports the written (knowledge) exam only; the skills test isn't included in this figure.
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How Midwest Technical Institute - East Peoria stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 93.44%, Midwest Technical Institute - East Peoria is in the third quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 122 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the larger programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 7 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 5 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka in Eureka (100.0%, about 14 mi away).
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), program 0877 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 280 High Point Lane, East Peoria, IL 61611 Tazewell County |
| Phone | (309) 427-2750 |
| CNA median pay, Peoria area | $43,040 a year ($20.69/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near East Peoria
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accolade of Peoria | Peoria | 5 mi | — |
| Illinois Central College-Pekin Hybrid | Peoria | 5 mi | — |
| Illinois Central College-Snyder Village | Peoria | 5 mi | 100.0% |
| Helping Hands Home Healthcare | Morton | 9 mi | 82.8% |
| Illinois Central College-Pekin High School | Pekin | 13 mi | 93.8% |
| River Academy of Vocation Education | Pekin | 13 mi | 91.7% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Midwest Technical Institute - East Peoria's CNA exam pass rate?
93.44% of 122 first-time test-takers from Midwest Technical Institute - East Peoria passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 0.2 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #146 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Midwest Technical Institute - East Peoria a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), April 2026) as program 0877. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
Is Midwest Technical Institute - East Peoria's pass rate going up or down?
Up: 93.44% of 122 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 90.2% of 102 in 2024 (+3.2 points).
How many hours of training does Illinois require?
120 hours: 62 theory, 18 skills lab, 40 clinical, with at least 12 hours on Alzheimer's and dementia care (77 Ill. Adm. Code 395.150). The exam is run by Southern Illinois University Carbondale (INACE).
How does Midwest Technical Institute - East Peoria compare with CNA programs nearby?
7 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 5 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka in Eureka (100.0%, about 14 mi away).
What other approved CNA programs are near East Peoria?
The closest are Accolade of Peoria in Peoria (about 5 mi), Illinois Central College-Pekin Hybrid in Peoria (about 5 mi), Illinois Central College-Snyder Village in Peoria (about 5 mi, 100% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.