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.: 27%
Academics & Faculty
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 & Acceptance Rate
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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(302) 328-7404
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(302) 834-8938
Distance: 9.5 mi
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Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
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Gr: PK-12 | 433 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
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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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1715 W. 9th Street
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
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(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
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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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Gr: PK-12 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
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Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-7404
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Gr: PK-1 | 19 students
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Gr: NS-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
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19 Lambson Ln
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(302) 274-2946
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180 School Bell Road
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(302) 328-9025
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Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
801 Seymour Rd
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(302) 328-7404
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
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Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-3369
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 27
Christian
903 East Basin Road
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(302) 455-8740
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Baptist
219 N Dupont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 325-9400
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 15 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
Avg. class size: 15 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
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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
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(302) 328-7404
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(410) 996-6200
North East, MD 21901
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