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St. Peters Middle School

802 Byers Ave
Joplin, MO 64801

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Tel: (417) 624-9320

www.jacss.org

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St. Peter's provides a safe, caring, family atmosphere which promotes individual development.

The school and parents share concerns and work together toward common goals to encourage potential, recognize achievement, and exact discipline.

A strong curriculum, which emphasizes the basics, encourages critical thinking skills.

Students also explore the areas of music, art and drama, foreign languages, and computers.

All students receive morals and values training in a Christian environment.

The religious education program promotes personal self-discovery and faith development.

Emphasis is placed on the development of self discipline and civic responsibility.

Community service projects are an integral part of the program.

Extra-curricular activities provide opportunity for self-expression and leadership development. Students are encouraged to become involved in Student Council activities, homeroom and class projects, fine arts presentations, and academic and athletic competitions.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 74 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Student Body

Total Students

74 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

21%

State avg.: 21%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

St. Peter's provides a safe, caring, family atmosphere which promotes individual development. The school and parents share concerns and work together toward common goals to encourage potential, recognize achievement, and exact discipline. A strong curriculum, which emphasizes the basics, encourages critical thinking skills. Students also explore the areas of music, art and drama, foreign languages, and computers. All students receive morals and values training in a Christian environment. The religious education program promotes personal self-discovery and faith development. Emphasis is placed on the development of self discipline and civic responsibility. Community service projects are an integral part of the program. Extra-curricular activities provide opportunity for self-expression and leadership development. Students are encouraged to become involved in Student Council activities, homeroom and class projects, fine arts presentations, and academic and athletic competitions.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for St. Peters Middle School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 74 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Missouri is $12,280 for elementary schools and $15,100 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Missouri is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).