St. Peter Elementary School in Riverside, NJ, serves 226 udents in grades PK through 8 within a Catholic co–ed elementary and secondary program.
The school operates with 12 teachers, maintaining a udent–teacher ratio of 19:1 in an urban/large town setting.
Peter Elementary is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and a ate or regional independent school association.
Approximately 37% of enrolled udents represent diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
The school is located near other private education options, including Holy Cross Preparatory Academy and Nazareth Academy Grade School, both within 2.1 miles.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
226 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
37%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Peter Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Peter Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Peter Elementary School is Holy Cross Preparatory Academy (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Nazareth Academy Grade School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kiddie Academy Of Delran (2.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
5035 Route 130 S
Riverside, NJ 08075
(856) 461-5400
Riverside, NJ 08075
(856) 461-5400
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
Kiddie Academy Of Delran
Daycare / Preschool
2908 Route 130
Riverside, NJ 08075
(856) 764-1300
Riverside, NJ 08075
(856) 764-1300
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 162 students
Nazareth Academy Grade School
(Catholic)
4701 Grant Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 637-7777
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 637-7777
2.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 199 students Tuition listed
Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
9801 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 632-3366
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 632-3366
2.3 miles
Gr: K | 35 students Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
90 Hartford Road
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 461-2250
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 461-2250
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students
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