Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School (Top-Ranked Private School for 2026)

706 Bay View Ave
Wilmington, CA 90744

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:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1944

School Calendar

View School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

183 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,340

View national tuition avg.

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: To Serve, Lead and Excel

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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).

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