St. Peter Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 306 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,000
Acceptance rate: 95%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Peter Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Private Special Education Centers

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Peter Catholic School
Pre-K	43
Kind	27
1	24
2	25
3	24
4	19
5	56
6	20
7	17
8	51

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Year Founded

1916

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

306 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

23%

State avg.: 23%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

26:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,000

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Tuition Notes

Financial Aid Packages offered

Summer Program Cost Notes

Depends on the schedule selected.

% on Financial Aid

95%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,200

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Dr. Owen Dabek

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$1 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryGolf

SoccerSoftball

SwimmingTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:

Choir or Orchestra for grades 5-8

School Notes

St. Peter Catholic School Community, grounded in Catholic Tradition, forms students into critical thinkers, virtuous leaders, and living saints.
St. Peter Catholic School students excel in mathematics, exceeding current state averages for comprehension and skill.
St. Peter School offers a variety of programs and services to help families educate and care for their children, including a fully accredited preschool, and full-day kindergarten.
St. Peter Catholic School provides for the whole child in a nurturing and caring atmosphere.
Children engage in a rich variety of learning experiences including music, art, literature, play, field trips, creative expression, social, and discovery activities. St. Peter's Preschool Program is housed in the early childhood area of the school with spacious classrooms designed to encourage learning, play, and creativity.
The Preschool Program is staffed by certified instructors who prepare, plan, and present educational activities for the children in both our three-day and two-day programs.

St. Peter School offers a variety of programs and services to help families educate and care for their children, including a fully accredited preschool, half-day kindergarten and full day kindergarten. Our program provides for the whole child in a nurturing and caring atmosphere. Children engage in a rich variety of learning experiences including music, art, literature, play, field trips, creative expression, social, and discovery activities. St. Peter's Preschool Program is housed in the early childhood area of the school with spacious classrooms designed to encourage learning, play, and creativity. The Preschool Program is staffed by certified instructors who prepare, plan, and present educational activities for the children in both our three-day and two-day programs.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Peter Catholic School cost?

St. Peter Catholic School's tuition is approximately $6,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Peter Catholic School?

The acceptance rate of St. Peter Catholic School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.

Does St. Peter Catholic School offer a summer program?

Yes, St. Peter Catholic School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does St. Peter Catholic School offer?

St. Peter Catholic School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Peter Catholic School's ranking?

St. Peter Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Largest student body.

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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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Saint Paul, MN is $13,113 for elementary schools and $24,096 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Saint Paul, MN is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).