St. Peter Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 193 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,280
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Peter Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Peter Academy
Pre-K	36
Kind	16
1	17
2	22
3	15
4	17
5	22
6	14
7	12
8	22

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Year Founded

1952

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2017

Student Body

Total Students

193 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

64%

State avg.: 40%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Spring/Winter Uniforms

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,280

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Tuition Notes

Discount available when over one child is enrolled.

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

St. Peter Academy, Pre-K through Grade 8, serve the children by providing a quality education which not only offers quality academic programs but also instruction and formation in the beliefs and traditions of our Catholic faith.
St. Peter Academy strives to develop a positive self-image in each child, motivating him to reach his full potential, so that he may become an effective member in today's Church and society.
We make commitment to provide a warm and caring environment which is conducive to the spiritual and academic growth and development of the child; to instill an appreciation for the peoples of the world and to share in the responsibility of building a community, nation and world that promotes justice, peace and brotherhood; and to foster willingness to share time, talent and skills in response to the needs of the family, school, Church and local community.

School Motto: Providing the keys to a bright future!

St. Peter Academy, Pre-K through Grade 8, serve the children by providing a quality education which not only offers quality academic programs but also instruction and formation in the beliefs and traditions of our Catholic faith. St. Peter Academy strives to develop a positive self-image in each child, motivating him to reach his full potential, so that he may become an effective member in today's Church and society. We make commitment to provide a warm and caring environment which is conducive to the spiritual and academic growth and development of the child; to instill an appreciation for the peoples of the world and to share in the responsibility of building a community, nation and world that promotes justice, peace and brotherhood; and to foster willingness to share time, talent and skills in response to the needs of the family, school, Church and local community.

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St. Peter Academy's tuition is approximately $4,280 for private students.

What is St. Peter Academy's ranking?

St. Peter Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Peter Academy?

The application deadline for St. Peter Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Bergen County, NJ is $17,613 for elementary schools and $21,748 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Bergen County, NJ is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).