St. Peter Indian Mission School

St. Peter Indian Mission School in Bapchule, AZ, serves 223 co–ed udents from preschool through eighth grade in a rural community setting.
The school operates with a udent–teacher ratio of 25:1 and an average class size of 25, supported by 9 teachers.
As a Catholic–affiliated initution, St. Peter Indian Mission School is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.
The school has a diverse udent body, with 100% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for diversity.
Casual dress code options are available, and the school offers education in regular elementary and secondary programs.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Peter Indian Mission School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
223 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
St. Peter Indian Mission School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Navy blue or khaki pants and a St. Peter t-shirt

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Sister Linda Brandes
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Educating the Whole Child: Mind, Body and Spirit.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Peter Indian Mission School often compared to?
St. Peter Indian Mission School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Anthony Of Padua Catholic School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Peter Indian Mission School?
The application deadline for St. Peter Indian Mission School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

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I am a past student from long ago, when I was enrolled in St.Peters Indian Mission School I was a lost and confussed lil teenage girl. With the care and love of Sister Martha and all of the other sister I graduated there 8th grade program recieved a scholarship to Seton High in Chandler AZ. Unfortunatley I ending up getting my G.E.D later in life. I took the love and belief they had in me everywhere with me.To this day they are in my heart.
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Arizona is $11,541 for elementary schools and $15,569 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Arizona is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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