St. Peter Catholic School in Fulton, MO offers co–ed Catholic education for grades PK through 8 in a town setting.
Founded in 1934, the school enrolls 126 udents with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 and employs 9 teachers.
Annual tuition is $5,500, providing a PK–8 education with a formal dress code.
The udent body includes 12.33% students of color, reflecting some diversity within this town–based Catholic school.
Peter Catholic School is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and other school associations.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,500
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1934
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
Student Body
Total Students
126 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Peter Catholic School cost?
St. Peter Catholic School's tuition is approximately $5,500 for private students.
What schools are St. Peter Catholic School often compared to?
St. Peter Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Kingdom Christian Academy, Shepherdsfield School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Peter Catholic School offer?
St. Peter Catholic School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Track and Field 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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Peter Catholic School is Shepherdsfield School (4.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Kingdom Christian Academy (4.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2051 Silver Drive
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-2117
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-2117
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shepherdsfield School
Alternative School
777 Shepherdsfield Rd
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-1439
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-1439
4.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 3 students
Fr Tolton Catholic High School
(Catholic)
3351 E Gans Rd
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 445-7700
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 445-7700
19 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Tuition listed
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
1641 Highway C
Bonnots Mill, MO 65016
(573) 897-2567
Bonnots Mill, MO 65016
(573) 897-2567
19.6 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 31 students
The Playground
Daycare / Preschool
2401 Thornberry Dr
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-0343
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-0343
21.6 miles
Gr: K-1 | 20 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Shepherdsfield School
Alternative School
777 Shepherdsfield Rd
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-1439
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-1439
4.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 3 students
Fr Tolton Catholic High School
(Catholic)
3351 E Gans Rd
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 445-7700
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 445-7700
19 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Tuition listed
204 N Grand St
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
21.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 193 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
136 Clark Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
(573) 884-9173
Columbia, MO 65211
(573) 884-9173
22 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 6,961 students
Shalom Christian Academy
(Christian)
312 Ridgeway Ave
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 256-4824
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 256-4824
22.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 20 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2051 Silver Drive
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-2117
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-2117
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shepherdsfield School
Alternative School
777 Shepherdsfield Rd
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-1439
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-1439
4.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 3 students
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
1641 Highway C
Bonnots Mill, MO 65016
(573) 897-2567
Bonnots Mill, MO 65016
(573) 897-2567
19.6 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 31 students
The Playground
Daycare / Preschool
2401 Thornberry Dr
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-0343
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-0343
21.6 miles
Gr: K-1 | 20 students
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
401 E Kellett St
Martinsburg, MO 65264
(573) 492-6283
Martinsburg, MO 65264
(573) 492-6283
22.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2051 Silver Drive
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-2117
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-2117
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
401 E Kellett St
Martinsburg, MO 65264
(573) 492-6283
Martinsburg, MO 65264
(573) 492-6283
22.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
St. Peter Catholic School
(Catholic)
314 W High St
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 636-8922
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 636-8922
23.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph Cathedral School
(Catholic)
2303 West Main Street
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 635-5024
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 635-5024
23.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 434 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
919 Wildwood Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 634-3983
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 634-3983
26 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1805 Wood Street
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8050
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8050
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 252 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Fulton Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
403 E Tenth
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8200
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8200
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
908 Wood St
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8400
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8400
0.6 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 312 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Fulton Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Hornet Dr
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8100
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8100
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 659 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Stark Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 E 5th St
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2535
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2535
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 19 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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