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St. Peter Elementary School

51 W Maple Ave Merchantville, NJ 08109

Tel: (856) 665-5879

www.stpeterschool.org

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Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 244 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,900
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 244 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,900
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Peter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Peter Elementary School
Pre-K	30
Kind	19
1	19
2	29
3	21
4	19
5	26
6	24
7	29
8	28

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Pre-K largest at 30 students, slightly more than Grade 2 and Grade 7 at 29.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1927

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Student Body

Total Students

244 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

50%

State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

List of Courses Offered

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,900

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Admissions Director

Amy Hollinger

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryTrack and Field

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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Yearbook Club

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bandchoir

School Notes

St. Peter School was founded in 1927 and continues today as a parish school from pre-school level through grade eight.
Curriculum and policies of the Camden Diocese, as well as those created by the administration and faculty, are implemented.
Faith formation will enable students to respect themselves, others, and to treasure all as Gods gifts.
Service is viewed as a way of life and is encouraged on all levels.
Individual excellence is promoted by the faculty as an attainable and necessary goal within the realms of each students development.
Our mission is to teach, nurture, and model gospel values in the catholic tradition with the St. Peter School community.

St. Peter School was founded in 1927 and continues today as a parish school from pre-school level through grade eight.
Curriculum and policies of the Camden Diocese, as well as those created by the administration and faculty, are implemented.
Faith formation will enable students to respect themselves, others, and to treasure all as Gods gifts.
Service is viewed as a way of life and is encouraged on all levels.
Individual excellence is promoted by the faculty as an attainable and necessary goal within the realms of each students development.
Our mission is to teach, nurture, and model gospel values in the catholic tradition with the St. Peter School community.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Peter Elementary School cost?

St. Peter Elementary School's tuition is approximately $4,900 for private students.

What sports does St. Peter Elementary School offer?

St. Peter Elementary School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country and Track and Field.

What is St. Peter Elementary School's ranking?

St. Peter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

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).

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The average private school tuition in Camden County, NJ is $8,657 for elementary schools and $12,724 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Camden County, NJ is 98% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).