St. Peter Cathedral Center School

Cathedral Center School has been providing a Catholic education for the children of Erie since 1897.
Saint Peter Cathedral Center School is a Catholic Christian community dedicated to excellence in education.
This community of faculty, staff, and parents works together to nurture the academic, social, spiritual, artistic, and physical development of the students.
The purpose of Saint Peter Cathedral Center is to actively integrate the spiritual and intellectual development of each child consistent with his or her potential.
In order for this to materialize, the emotional, social and physical needs of the child must be met also.
This strong academic curriculum is enhanced by art, physical education, music, and technology programs.
Parents are encouraged to be supportive and to become involved in all phases of their child's education, both spiritually and academically.
Through the teaching process, the teacher assists parents in helping the child form Christian values and attitudes.
These principles and beliefs are the motivating factors that influence the daily experiences of the school.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Peter Cathedral Center School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
268 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
St. Peter Cathedral Center School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Peter Cathedral Center School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Peter Cathedral Center School?
The application deadline for St. Peter Cathedral Center School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Erie County, PA is $5,694 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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