Grace Christian Academy Of Waldorf vs. St. Peters Elementary School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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St. Peters Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Overview
At Grace Christian Academy of Maryland, it is our desire to point our students to the grace of God through Jesus Christ.
all of our teachers profess Jesus as their Savior and Lord, and all of our subjects are taught through the lens of a Christian Worldview.
As a result, our students are equipped for success both academically and spiritually.
We invite you to visit Grace to see firsthand all that God is doing here. We would love to meet you!.
St. Peter's is a National Blue Ribbon school. The only National Blue Ribbon school in Charles County in the past 35 years.
St. Peter's School was established by Rev. Henry Sank in 1956 as the first Catholic school in Southern Maryland that was never racially segregated.
Our school cultivates spiritual growth and academic excellence by anchoring our students in Christian virtues. As a ministry of St. Peter's Church, all aspects of our school are faithful to Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Catholic Church. Classes are currently offered for Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth Grade students.St. Peter's Catholic School, its faculty, parish staff and school community, strive to provide the opportunity for all students to develop their intellectual, social, physical, moral, and spiritual dimensions.
This mission has three dimensions: The message revealed by God, which the Church proclaims; the fellowship in the life of the Holy Spirit; and service to the Christian Community and others.Our curriculum was developed to ensure that every student is receiving the education that is appropriate for their age and needs.
We are fully accredited. We provide a Christian education in a warm and welcoming environment, bring your child to St. Peter's School. Contact us today for more information.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 2017
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
S.T.E.P.
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Year Founded
1986
1956
Students Body
Total Students
232 students
283 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
88%
62%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
46
20
Kindergarten Students
29
32
Grade 1 Students
27
29
Grade 2 Students
16
31
Grade 3 Students
23
30
Grade 4 Students
21
29
Grade 5 Students
8
30
Grade 6 Students
25
30
Grade 7 Students
14
26
Grade 8 Students
23
26
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
16 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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40%
Average Class Size
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27
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:18
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Formal
(Please visit our website for specifics about the dress code.)
(Please visit our website for specifics about the dress code.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Mar. 26 / rolling
Tuition Cost
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$8,085
Tuition Notes
see website graceknights.org for all tuition costs.
Please note that unlike many other Catholic schools, we charge no additional universal fees such as book, registration, and technology fees. This approach gives everyone a clearer picture of the cost of a St. Peter?s School education.
Acceptance Rate
90%
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Admissions Director
Mrs. Lisa Johnson
J.R. West
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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15
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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4-H’ers, Art Club, Boy Scout Troop 417, Cub Scout Pack 417, Destination Imagination, Girl Scouts, School Band, School Choir, Softball, Student Government, Sunday Youth Basketball JV/Varsity Team, The STEM Program, Track Team, Volleyball, Yearbook Committee