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St. Peter Martyr

425 W 4th St Pittsburg, CA 94565

Tel: (925) 439-1014

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 188 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,600
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 188 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,600
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Peter Martyr ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Peter Martyr
Nursery	6
Pre-K	18
Kind	28
1	16
2	16
3	11
4	16
5	9
6	22
7	20
8	26

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Year Founded

1950

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Student Body

Total Students

188 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

80%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

white polo and navy blue pants

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,600

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Tuition Notes

1 Child $ 9,600.00 2 Children $ 15,500.00 3 Children $ 19,400.00 4 or More $22,000.000

% on Financial Aid

62%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,750

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Outdoor Recreation ClubRobotics/Computer Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Choir

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Girls Volleyball

School Notes

St. Peter Martyr School is committed to share Christs gospel through education.
We will continually strive to provide a safe, healthy, and caring environment for our children where they will be encouraged to develop and understand the dignity of all human beings by sharing the diverse and unique cultures within our community; encourage academic excellence, which will serve as a solid foundation for our childrens lifelong education; create a sense of wonder, mystery, and understanding about Gods creation; recruit and retain faculty and staff who are personally committed to becoming exemplary role models for our children; and encourage all parents to be actively involved in the overall development of our childrens education.

St. Peter Martyr School is committed to share Christs gospel through education.
We will continually strive to provide a safe, healthy, and caring environment for our children where they will be encouraged to develop and understand the dignity of all human beings by sharing the diverse and unique cultures within our community; encourage academic excellence, which will serve as a solid foundation for our childrens lifelong education; create a sense of wonder, mystery, and understanding about Gods creation; recruit and retain faculty and staff who are personally committed to becoming exemplary role models for our children; and encourage all parents to be actively involved in the overall development of our childrens education.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does St. Peter Martyr cost?

St. Peter Martyr's tuition is approximately $9,600 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Peter Martyr?

The acceptance rate of St. Peter Martyr is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

What is St. Peter Martyr's ranking?

St. Peter Martyr ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Peter Martyr?

The application deadline for St. Peter Martyr is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Contra Costa County, CA is $17,948 for elementary schools and $27,388 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Contra Costa County, CA is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).