Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School in Wilmington, CA serves 183 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a city–based setting.
Founded in 1944, the school offers a Catholic education with membership in the National Catholic Educational Association and other religious associations.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 with 10 teachers, supporting its co–educational regular elementary and secondary programs.
Annual tuition is $5,340, ranking Ss Peter & Paul among the most affordable private schools in the area.
The student body represents 100% students of color, placing the school in the top 20% statewide for diversity among California private schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,340
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1944
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
183 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: To Serve, Lead and Excel
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School cost?
Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School's tuition is approximately $5,340 for private students.
What is Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School's ranking?
Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School is Vermont Christian School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Harbor Christian Schools (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Happy Tots Montessori School (2.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1530 N Wilmington Blvd
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 835-5665
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 835-5665
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 129 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Vermont Christian School ![Vermont Christian School Photo - Two of our 2025 graduates.]( "Vermont Christian School Photo - Two of our 2025 graduates.")
(Christian)
25500 S. Vermont Avenue
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 534-0260
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 534-0260
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1 Rolling Hills Prep Way
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 719-1101
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 719-1101
1.8 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 225 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Shepherd Christian School
(Christian)
PO Box 900216
Palmdale, CA 93590
(661) 272-4774
Palmdale, CA 93590
(661) 272-4774
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
336 E 238th St
Carson, CA 90745
(562) 612-8749
Carson, CA 90745
(562) 612-8749
2.1 miles
Gr: K-10 | 5 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Vermont Christian School ![Vermont Christian School Photo - Two of our 2025 graduates.]( "Vermont Christian School Photo - Two of our 2025 graduates.")
(Christian)
25500 S. Vermont Avenue
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 534-0260
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 534-0260
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1 Rolling Hills Prep Way
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 719-1101
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 719-1101
1.8 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 225 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Shepherd Christian School
(Christian)
PO Box 900216
Palmdale, CA 93590
(661) 272-4774
Palmdale, CA 93590
(661) 272-4774
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
336 E 238th St
Carson, CA 90745
(562) 612-8749
Carson, CA 90745
(562) 612-8749
2.1 miles
Gr: K-10 | 5 students
2500 N. Taper Avenue
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 547-1138
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 547-1138
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1530 N Wilmington Blvd
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 835-5665
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 835-5665
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 129 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Vermont Christian School ![Vermont Christian School Photo - Two of our 2025 graduates.]( "Vermont Christian School Photo - Two of our 2025 graduates.")
(Christian)
25500 S. Vermont Avenue
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 534-0260
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 534-0260
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1 Rolling Hills Prep Way
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 719-1101
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 719-1101
1.8 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 225 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Shepherd Christian School
(Christian)
PO Box 900216
Palmdale, CA 93590
(661) 272-4774
Palmdale, CA 93590
(661) 272-4774
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
336 E 238th St
Carson, CA 90745
(562) 612-8749
Carson, CA 90745
(562) 612-8749
2.1 miles
Gr: K-10 | 5 students
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Location
Miles
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Happy Tots Montessori School
Montessori School
1518 Pacific Coast Hwy
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 818-9937
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 818-9937
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 13 students
25200 Western Ave
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 325-1213
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 325-1213
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 246 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
28850 S Western Ave
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 831-0848
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 831-0848
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
25515 Eshelman Ave
Lomita, CA 90717
(131) 025-1564
Lomita, CA 90717
(131) 025-1564
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Tuition listed
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
1226 W Santa Cruz St
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 833-0703
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 833-0703
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 491 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Miles
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George De La Torre Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 North Island Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-1400
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-1400
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 598 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Hawaiian Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 Hawaiian Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 830-1151
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 830-1151
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Gulf Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
828 West L St.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 835-3157
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 835-3157
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 634 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1111 Figueroa Pl.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Fries Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Fries Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-6431
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-6431
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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