SS. Peter & Paul School is certified by the State Board of Education in the State of Illinois operating within the Catholic School System of the Diocese of Springfield.
The mission of SS. Peter & Paul School is to assist the parents with the handing on of the faith to their children and to be living witnesses to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The school has a strong emphasis on the basics using current materials and equipment.
The school promotes high standards and strives for excellence in education.
Students learn a Christian value system through their academic curriculum and from faculty who help them deal with problems and socialization in the Christian way.
Catholic training enables graduates to practice their faith and to be good citizens of their community and church.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
79 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School?
The application deadline for Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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