St. Peter School (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 124 students
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Peter School
Pre-K	10
Kind	13
1	9
2	16
3	12
4	12
5	10
6	18
7	12
8	12

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Student Body

Total Students

124 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

94%

State avg.: 40%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

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Admissions Director

Phyllis Sisco

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Color Guard ClubCooking Club

Drama ClubGame Day- Chess Club

Technology Club

School Notes

Saint Peter Elementary School is aware of the unique value and goodness of all we serve.
The endeavor of the faculty is to develop the whole person affection, mind, body, and personal and social development.
Believing that all students are unique and should be provided with equal opportunities to learn, differentiated instruction must be provided.
Employing a variety of teachings methods reflect our belief that all children can learn.

Saint Peter Elementary School is aware of the unique value and goodness of all we serve.
The endeavor of the faculty is to develop the whole person affection, mind, body, and personal and social development.
Believing that all students are unique and should be provided with equal opportunities to learn, differentiated instruction must be provided.
Employing a variety of teachings methods reflect our belief that all children can learn.

Source: Verified school update

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When is the application deadline for St. Peter School?

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

School Reviews

5 2/27/2023

My son LOVE this school from the teachers to the students to the challenging curriculum. The entire school integrates compassion into its teaching standards, emphasizes the importance of values, and builds leaders through each of its classes and lessons. Though it is a small school, it allows for a lower student-to-teacher ratio, giving children more confidence when asking questions, engaging in group activities, and opportunities for one-on-one time with the teachers. Teachers are passionate about seeing their students succeed. They are so great about sharing moments of pride they see within your child their good behaviors and achievements; and they know the importance of getting the parents involved should an issue arise, and do it in a very respectful, approachable manner.

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The average private school tuition in Essex County, NJ is $21,285 for elementary schools and $24,176 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Essex County, NJ is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).