St. Peter Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked LA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 873 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,020
Average class size: 28 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 4
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-7

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Peter Catholic School
Nursery	53
Pre-K	124
Kind	82
1	95
2	87
3	82
4	89
5	88
6	86
7	87

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1878

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Student Body

Total Students

873 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

47 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

28 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform required

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Feb. 4

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,020

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Admissions Director

Tanya Montour

Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

Track and FieldVolleyball

School Mascot

Roadrunner

School Notes

St. Peter Catholic School is a co-educational school founded in 1878.
We currently serve over 800 students in grades Key Cottage 3 year olds - 7th grade.

Our Mission:In fidelity to the Apostolate of Catholic education, we, the leadership of St. Peter Catholic School, fully mindful of the sacred entrustment between parent and school, will create an environment where students will grow spiritually, intellectually, humanly, and apostolically, thereby glorifying God and giving witness to the presence of Christ in the world.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Peter Catholic School cost?

St. Peter Catholic School's tuition is approximately $6,020 for private students.

What schools are St. Peter Catholic School often compared to?

St. Peter Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. Peter Catholic School offer?

St. Peter Catholic School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, 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 Louisiana for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Peter Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. Peter Catholic School is Feb. 4.

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The average private school tuition in Covington, LA is $11,048 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Covington, LA is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).