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The mission of St. Peter's Catholic School is to prepare our students for lives of faith, virtue and excellence. For the past 174 years, StP has constantly adapted to the needs of this ever-changing world while remaining strongly grounded in our Catholic tradition.
We accomplish this by hiring Educational Leaders dedicated to academic excellence by teaching a rigorous curriculum aligned with research-based standards and gosepl values, social and emotional well-being for students, and intellectual formation while looking through a lens of our Catholic faith and values.
Our Early Childhood Program, which is one of the most popular in the Midlands, serves students aged two, three and four, and our shcool serves students kindergarten through 6.
80% of our students meet or exceed National State Testing Standards. StP students are also in the top 5 Percent in ARK Testing by the Diocese of Charleston.
Our convenient location in the center of the Captial City allows our teachers to take advantage of the many resources Columbia offers. In fact, St. Peter's Catholic School is known as the heart of the city.
All of our Lead Teachers are Certified and Catholic.
75% of our students are Catholic, 25% are not, but we let every child know, they are a product of God, they are loved and they serve a very special purpose in this world.
St. Peter's Catholic School has been providing students for 174
years with a tradition of academic excellence in a safe, nurturing
and globally diverse environment that prepares students for lives
of faith, virtue and excellence. StP Catholic School's Early
Childhood program serves students in kindergarten through 6th
grade. StP Catholic School's curriculum is to teach the
academic skills and strategies needed for their students to become
productive, literate Christian citizens, who serve, improve and
enrich our society.
When is the application deadline for St. Peters Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Peters Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Peters Catholic School located?
St. Peters Catholic School is located in the Midtown Downtown neighborhood of Columbia, SC. There are 1 other private schools located in Midtown Downtown.
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