St. Peter School

3601 Oberlin Ave Lorain, OH 44053
www.stpeterlorain.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 410 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,665
  • Acceptance rate: 99%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 410 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,665
  • Acceptance rate: 99%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
410 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
khaki pants, polos, sweaters and jumpers

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Scholarships are available to cover up to the full cost of tuition
% on Financial Aid
99%
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Misty Rooker

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Academic ChallengeChess Club
Exercise ClubHomework Club
Student GovernmentYouth Group


Arts and Music Programs:
BandChoir
Craft Club

School Notes

  • Saint Peter School is a faith community where students come to know Jesus Christ through the personal commitment and faith witness of a professional, skilled and dedicated faculty and staff.
  • The members of Saint Peter faculty and staff believe that God created each person with purpose, dignity, and potentialities: spiritual, mental, social, emotional, and physical.
  • In a faith community, through relationships with others, enhanced by solid academic training, students can become informed, contributing members of the world.
  • The existence of Saint Peter School provides an alternative form of education to public and other non-public schools.
  • Saint Peter School encourages the students to excellence and to use their gifts to be of service to others.
  • Through life-giving worship, academic excellence, community service, global awareness and skillful technology, we strive to educate students to be respectful and responsible Christian leaders.
  • School Motto: Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Responsible
  • School Mascot: Flash The Tiger
  • Saint Peter School is a faith community where students come to know Jesus Christ through the personal commitment and faith witness of a professional, skilled and dedicated faculty and staff. The members of Saint Peter faculty and staff believe that God created each person with purpose, dignity, and potentialities: spiritual, mental, social, emotional, and physical. In a faith community, through relationships with others, enhanced by solid academic training, students can become informed, contributing members of the world. The existence of Saint Peter School provides an alternative form of education to public and other non-public schools. Saint Peter School encourages the students to excellence and to use their gifts to be of service to others. Through life-giving worship, academic excellence, community service, global awareness and skillful technology, we strive to educate students to be respectful and responsible Christian leaders.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Peter School cost?
St. Peter School's tuition is approximately $6,665 for private students.
What schools are St. Peter School often compared to?
St. Peter School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Anthony Of Padua School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Peter School?
The acceptance rate of St. Peter School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
What sports does St. Peter School offer?
St. Peter School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Peter School's ranking?
St. Peter School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and 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).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
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My child has been in this school for several years. The teachers are dedicated and work hard to teach our children. The children are receiving an excellent education in an atmosphere of love and respect.
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5  
This is the most wonderful school with a lovely staff. I have a child that is in her second year of attending St. Peter School. The staff is educated, dedicated, and simply awesome. Every child is treated special here & not to mention the education the kids are getting is top notch.
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The average private school tuition in Lorain County, OH is $5,883 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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