St. Peter's School
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(215) 925-3963
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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St. Peter's School places among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- School History Oldest founding date
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 Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-8 |
ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
Year Founded | 1834 |
Student Body
Total Students | 179 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 20% State avg.: 23% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 66% |
Average Class Size | 10 students |
List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Uniform) |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Yearly Tuition Cost | $27,430 |
Tuition Notes | Please visit https://www.st-peters-school.org/admissions/tuition-and-financial-aid |
% on Financial Aid | 24% |
Acceptance Rate | 30% National avg.: 85% |
Admissions Director | Sandy Trezza |
Admissions Associate | Samantha Ponns |
Sports
Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
Sports | Basketball, 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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