St. Peter School-utica (Closed 2006)

About the School

  • St. Peter's School is a Catholic elementary school opening in September 1959, originally staffed by the Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis.
  • St. Peter's is dedicated to providing an education of Catholic values in a caring, disciplined, family-oriented environment, pursuing academic excellence.
  • St. Peter's is more than a place, more than people.
  • St. Peter's is an educational ministry of the Greater Area Catholic parishes.
  • The School serves the families of these parishes and others that embrace our Catholic educational philosophy.
  • Jesus Christ is present at St. Peter's.
  • As Jesus entrusted the foundation of the church to St. Peter, we build upon that rock, instilling moral and spiritual growth in our students.
  • Our faculty and staff are dedicated to preparing students spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and physically for the challenges of life.
  • When you select St. Peter's as your school of choice, you choose partnership in faith, education and your child's future.

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
140 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • St. Peter's School is a Catholic elementary school opening in September 1959, originally staffed by the Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. St. Peter's is dedicated to providing an education of Catholic values in a caring, disciplined, family-oriented environment, pursuing academic excellence. St. Peter's is more than a place, more than people. St. Peter's is an educational ministry of the Greater Area Catholic parishes. The School serves the families of these parishes and others that embrace our Catholic educational philosophy. Jesus Christ is present at St. Peter's. As Jesus entrusted the foundation of the church to St. Peter, we build upon that rock, instilling moral and spiritual growth in our students. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to preparing students spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and physically for the challenges of life. When you select St. Peter's as your school of choice, you choose partnership in faith, education and your child's future.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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