St. Peter School

St. Peter School was founded by German immigrants in 1876 in order to support and extend the Catholic faith life of their families.
The children learned about God's love as well as how to read and how to express themselves skillfully in English.
St. Peter School mission is to cultivate each one's spiritual, academic, and societal gifts in a Catholic atmosphere of compassion and respect.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,166
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Peter School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
331 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
St. Peter School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: St. Peter Catholic School welcomes each person, nurturing his or her spiritual, academic, and societal gifts, in a Catholic family environment while promoting diversity, openness and respect
  • St. Peter School was founded by German immigrants in 1876 in order to support and extend the Catholic faith life of their families. The children learned about God's love as well as how to read and how to express themselves skillfully in English. St. Peter School mission is to cultivate each one's spiritual, academic, and societal gifts in a Catholic atmosphere of compassion and respect.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Andrea Price, St. Peter School Graduate, class of 2006 -
    • Bethany Price, St. Peter School Graduate, class of 2008 -
    • Will Price, St. Peter School Graduate, class of 2013 -
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Peter School cost?
St. Peter School's tuition is approximately $6,166 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from St. Peter School?
St. Peter School famous alumni include: Andrea Price, St. Peter School Graduate, class of 2006, Bethany Price, St. Peter School Graduate, class of 2008 and Will Price, St. Peter School Graduate, class of 2013.
What is St. Peter School's ranking?
St. Peter School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Largest student body.
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).
In what neighborhood is St. Peter School located?
St. Peter School is located in the Shawville Station neighborhood of North Ridgeville, OH.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,166
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Lorain County, OH is $5,820 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Lorain County, OH is 95% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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