About the 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.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
268 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 27%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
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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The nearest high school to St. Peter Cathedral Center School is Cathedral Preparatory School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Luther Memorial Academy (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Early Connections City Center Childcare (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
220 West 11th Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 454-0106
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9
1372 W 6th St
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 452-4273
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
606 Lowell Ave
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-7676
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
220 West 11th Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 454-0106
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9
1372 W 6th St
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 452-4273
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
606 Lowell Ave
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-7676
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9
1372 W 6th St
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 452-4273
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
606 Lowell Ave
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-7676
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
220 West 11th Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 454-0106
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 22
All-boys (Catholic)
225 W 9th St
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-7737
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS | 13 students
Daycare / Preschool
704 State Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 456-4576
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 118 students
Daycare / Preschool
625 Holland St.
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-5260
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 22
All-boys (Catholic)
225 W 9th St
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-7737
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 497 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 34
Catholic
538 E Grandview Blvd
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 824-2210
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
1781 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 3-9 | 2 students
Christian
5651 Perry Hwy
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 464-1554
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
220 West 11th Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 454-0106
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9
1372 W 6th St
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 452-4273
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students
Catholic
425 E 38th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 825-7105
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students
Catholic
2510 Greengarden Rd
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 455-1387
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS | 13 students
Daycare / Preschool
704 State Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 456-4576
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 118 students
Daycare / Preschool
625 Holland St.
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-5260
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK | 215 students
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 453-7661
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9
1372 W 6th St
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 452-4273
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11911 Bond St
East Springfield, PA 16411
(814) 756-9400
East Springfield, PA 16411
(814) 756-9400
9440.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 162 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Northwestern Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Harthan Way
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
9440.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Northwestern Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Harthan Way
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
9440.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10450 John Williams Avenue
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
9441.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Elk Valley Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2556 Maple Ave
Lake City, PA 16423
(814) 774-5602
Lake City, PA 16423
(814) 774-5602
9442.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 526 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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