St. Peter's School

319 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
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St. Peter's School is an independent, non-sectarian, coeducational day school.
The School was founded in 1834 and is located in the heart of Philadelphia's historic Society Hill neighborhood.
St. Peter's School serves a diverse student body of approximately 180 children in Preschool through Eighth Grade.
The mission of St. Peter's School is to honor the richness of childhood, foster mastery of academic principals, and educate students to be generous and committed citizens of their communities and the world.
Quick Stats (2021)
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Students: 179 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $27,430
  • Acceptance rate: 30%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS)
Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)
Religious AffiliationNonsectarian
Grades OfferedGrades Nursery/Preschool-8
ADD/ADHD SupportYes
Year Founded1834

Student Body

Total Students179 students
Student Body TypeCo-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade St. Peter's School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
Average Class Size10 students
List of Courses OfferedLink to List of Courses
Matriculation DataMatric. DataLink to Matriculation Data
Classroom Dress CodeCasual
(Uniform)

Finances and Admission

Admission DeadlineNone / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost$27,430
View national tuition avg.
Tuition NotesPlease visit https://www.st-peters-school.org/admissions/tuition-and-financial-aid
% on Financial Aid
24%
Acceptance Rate
30%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions DirectorSandy Trezza
Admissions AssociateSamantha Ponns

Sports

Total Sports Offered4 sports
SportsBasketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and FieldBasketball, Cross Country,
Soccer, Track and Field,

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.14 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.Club or Organization:
Art Club, Chess, Cooking Club, Horticulture, Lego Robotics Club, Pottery Club, Recording Studio, Student Government Association, Woodworking, Yearbook

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Flag Football, Floor Hockey, Indoor Soccer, Lacrosse

School Notes

  • St. Peter`s School is a nonsectarian, independent, co-educational school for children in Preschool through Eighth Grade. St. Peter`s School is an inclusive community of engaged learners and dedicated teachers, nestled in the Historic Philadelphia neighborhood of Society Hill, educating students to be generous and committed citizens of the world since 1834.
  • St. Peter`s honors the richness of childhood for our students and their families, fosters an early and lifelong love of learning, cultivates inclusivity and compassion, instills honesty and encourages respect for one`s self, one`s work and the community. Character Development, Academic Pursuit, Cultural Awareness, Arts Appreciation and Self Knowledge are the foundational tenets of a St. Peter`s School education.

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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Students: 179 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $27,430
  • Acceptance rate: 30%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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