St. Peter the Apostle School exists to provide a quality Catholic education based on Gospel values and the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Following the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy, the school educates through a strong academic program and instills a spirit of mercy, justice, and loving concern in its students.
St. Peter the Apostle School is committed to a strong Gospel-based curriculum that helps to establish in each student a sense of community, a respect for learning as a life-long process, and opportunity for personal growth, and an awareness of social issues.
It provides a quality academic education that is an on-going development process, which involves parents, parish, faculty, and staff.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked GA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Peter The Apostle Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
268 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Peter The Apostle Catholic School often compared to?
St. Peter The Apostle Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Blessed Sacrament School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Peter The Apostle Catholic School's ranking?
St. Peter The Apostle Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Peter The Apostle Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Peter The Apostle Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Quick Facts
601 Penn Waller Rd
Savannah, GA 31410
(912) 897-4941
Savannah, GA 31410
(912) 897-4941
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 528 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6600 Howard Foss Dr
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 351-4500
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 351-4500
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 446 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
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