St. Peter's in Jefferson, SD serves 46 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural community setting.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 9:1 with five teachers supporting its co–educational Catholic program.
As a member of the American Association of Chriian Schools (AACS), St.
Peter's offers regular elementary and secondary education with a Catholic orientation.
The udent body includes 8.3% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the small enrollment.
Tuition data is not specified, with the average private elementary tuition in South Dakota around $6,393 for comparison.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
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's?
The application deadline for St. Peter's is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Peter's is Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools (10.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Sacred Heart School (6.7 miles away)
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Sacred Heart School![Sacred Heart School Photo - Sacred Heart offers kindergarten through the eighth grade]( "Sacred Heart School Photo - Sacred Heart offers kindergarten through the eighth grade")
(Catholic)
5010 Military Rd
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 233-1624
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 233-1624
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3030 Jackson St
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 277-4739
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 277-4739
9.6 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 253 students Tuition listed
Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-1350
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-1350
10.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,365 student
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School![Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Photo - Our students take great PRIDE in all of the school activities]( "Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Photo - Our students take great PRIDE in all of the school activities")
(Catholic)
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
10.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2101 Court St
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 251-1816
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 251-1816
10.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 52 students
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