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 Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
268 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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220 West 11th Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 454-0106
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 454-0106
0.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1372 W 6th St
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Erie, PA 16505
(814) 452-4273
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(Catholic)
606 Lowell Ave
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-7676
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-7676
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220 West 11th Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 454-0106
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 454-0106
0.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1372 W 6th St
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 452-4273
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 452-4273
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
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(Catholic)
606 Lowell Ave
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-7676
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-7676
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
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1372 W 6th St
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 452-4273
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 452-4273
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
St. Jude School ![St. Jude School Photo - Students particpate in daily prayer and religion classes; school and class liturgies, spiritual retreats, sacrament preparation and character education. Older students perform community service and serve as “guardian angels†to second and third graders preparing for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.]( "St. Jude School Photo - Students particpate in daily prayer and religion classes; school and class liturgies, spiritual retreats, sacrament preparation and character education. Older students perform community service and serve as “guardian angels†to second and third graders preparing for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.")
(Catholic)
606 Lowell Ave
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-7676
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-7676
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
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220 West 11th Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 454-0106
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 454-0106
0.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Cathedral Preparatory School
All-boys (Catholic)
225 W 9th St
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-7737
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-7737
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Early Connections City Center Childcare
Daycare / Preschool
704 State Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 456-4576
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 456-4576
0.3 miles
Gr: NS | 13 students
Erie KinderCare ![Erie KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom]( "Erie KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
625 Holland St.
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-5260
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-5260
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 118 students
Dr Gertrude A Barber Center, Inc
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 9 students
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Cathedral Preparatory School
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225 W 9th St
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-7737
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-7737
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dr Gertrude A Barber Center, Inc
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136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 9 students
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538 E Grandview Blvd
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 824-2210
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 824-2210
2.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 497 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1781 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Triumphant Life Christian Academy
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5651 Perry Hwy
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 464-1554
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 464-1554
3.2 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 2 students
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220 West 11th Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 454-0106
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 454-0106
0.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Dr Gertrude A Barber Center, Inc
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136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 9 students
1372 W 6th St
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 452-4273
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 452-4273
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
St. Luke School
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425 E 38th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 825-7105
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 825-7105
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Tuition listed
Blessed Sacrament School
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2510 Greengarden Rd
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 455-1387
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 455-1387
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students
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Early Connections City Center Childcare
Daycare / Preschool
704 State Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 456-4576
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 456-4576
0.3 miles
Gr: NS | 13 students
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625 Holland St.
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-5260
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-5260
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 118 students
Dr Gertrude A Barber Center, Inc
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136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 9 students
Elizabeth Black School
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 453-7661
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 453-7661
1.6 miles
Gr: PK | 215 students
1372 W 6th St
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 452-4273
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 452-4273
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
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Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
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Rank:
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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%)
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Rank:
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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%)
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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:
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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%
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(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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