St Peter Catholic School
Tel:
(302)328-1191
- St Peter Catholic School provides classes for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8 students in a safe, faith-based environment. You are cordially invited to take a personal tour of our fully-accredited school. Observe how we integrate technology into all core studies, and learn more about our sports and extra-curricular activities. St. Peter has provided a quality education for students in New Castle for over 100 years. Any new elementary student (K to 8) family transferring from public school is eligible to receive a $500 discount for the first year at St. Peter School. Please contact Mark Zitz at zitz@stpeternewcastle.org for more information.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 187 students
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St Peter Catholic School places among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:
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- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1906 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 187 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 40% State avg.: 18% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 3% |
| Average Class Size | 17 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Khahi pants and navy shirt) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| % on Financial Aid | 75% |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cheering, Soccer, VolleyballBasketball, Cheering, Soccer, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 6 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess, Computer Access Design, Math League, Public Speaking, Science Olympiad Recreational Athletic Programs: Instructional Basketball for Lower School Students |
School Notes
- See us at www.stpeternewcastle.org or contact us at (302) 328-1191. Our graduates are going places!
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School Reviews
| 5 I was very well-prepared for high school after graduating from St. Peter School in academics and in technology use. I also tested into Spanish II in high school! I played volleyball and basketball, too, and I still keep in touch with my friends from St. Peter. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Cindy S. |
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