School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
170 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
53%
State avg.: 28%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
Average Class Size
17 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Khahi pants and navy shirt
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
75%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
ChessComputer Access Design
Math LeaguePublic Speaking
Science Olympiad
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Instructional Basketball for Lower School Students
School Notes
- 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 [email protected] for more information.
- See us at www.stpeternewcastle.org or contact us at (302) 328-1191. Our graduates are going places!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. Peter Catholic School offer?
St. Peter Catholic School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for St. Peter Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Peter Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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801 Seymour Rd
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(302) 328-7404
Distance: 7.4 mi
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(302) 834-2526
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Gr: PK-12 | 413 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
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(302) 239-2121
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Gr: PK-12 | 433 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14
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Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 5
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Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 421-3743
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 10
302 Darling St
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 737-8260
Distance: 10.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
401 Phillips Avenue
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 368-7772
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
801 Seymour Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-7404
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
1500 Cedar St
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-3369
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 5
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Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 421-3743
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
801 Seymour Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-7404
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 19 students
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(302) 455-8740
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Islamic
19 Lambson Ln
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(302) 274-2946
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 22 students
Mennonite
180 School Bell Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-9025
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Gr: PK-12 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
801 Seymour Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-7404
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
1500 Cedar St
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-3369
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 27
Christian
903 East Basin Road
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 455-8740
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Baptist
219 N Dupont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 325-9400
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 45 students
All-girls (Catholic)
14 Halcyon Dr
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 651-9700
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Islamic
19 Lambson Ln
Wilmington, DE 19720
(302) 274-2946
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 22 students
Mennonite
180 School Bell Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-9025
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Baptist
219 N Dupont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 325-9400
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Islamic
19 Lambson Ln
Wilmington, DE 19720
(302) 274-2946
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
327 Old State Rd.
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 322-3102
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
801 Seymour Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-7404
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Castle Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
903 Delaware Street
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2880
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2880
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Charter School Of New Castle
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
170 Lukens Drive
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 324-8901
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 324-8901
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 788 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Delaware Street
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2926
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2926
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Penn (William) High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
713 East Basin Road
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2800
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2800
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,069 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Castle Hills Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 Moores Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2915
New Castle, DE 19720
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1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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