Quick Facts (2026-27)
- 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)
Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- 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)
School Rankings
Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1944
School Calendar
School Motto
To Serve, Lead and Excel
Student Body
Total Students
183 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
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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Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1530 N Wilmington Blvd
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 835-5665
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
25500 S. Vermont Avenue
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 534-0260
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 225 students
Sports: 11
1 Rolling Hills Prep Way
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 719-1101
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
Christian
PO Box 900216
Palmdale, CA 93590
(661) 272-4774
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-10 | 5 students
336 E 238th St
Carson, CA 90745
(562) 612-8749
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
25500 S. Vermont Avenue
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 534-0260
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 225 students
Sports: 11
1 Rolling Hills Prep Way
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 719-1101
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
Christian
PO Box 900216
Palmdale, CA 93590
(661) 272-4774
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-10 | 5 students
336 E 238th St
Carson, CA 90745
(562) 612-8749
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 29
Catholic
2500 N. Taper Avenue
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 547-1138
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1530 N Wilmington Blvd
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 835-5665
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
25500 S. Vermont Avenue
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 534-0260
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 225 students
Sports: 11
1 Rolling Hills Prep Way
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 719-1101
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
Christian
PO Box 900216
Palmdale, CA 93590
(661) 272-4774
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-10 | 5 students
336 E 238th St
Carson, CA 90745
(562) 612-8749
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 13 students
Montessori School
1518 Pacific Coast Hwy
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 818-9937
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 246 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3
25200 Western Ave
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 325-1213
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
28850 S Western Ave
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 831-0848
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
Catholic
25515 Eshelman Ave
Lomita, CA 90717
(131) 025-1564
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 491 students
Catholic
1226 W Santa Cruz St
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 833-0703
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(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:
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Bottom 50%10
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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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