St. Peter Catholic School

St. Peter School has a strong heritage. Our first school was established in 1884.
This is one of the main components of the Catholic Faith in Saline County that has been passed down from generation to generation.
St. Peter School sets itself apart from other schools because it offers religious instruction, small group instruction, and a quality education.
The school's purpose is to develop students that reflect the strength and values of a Catholic education by fulfilling its mission We provide a safe, learning environment along with an excellent quality of Christian education from preschool through the eighth grade.
Our students receive personal attention in a God-given environment. St. Peter students consistently score high on standardized tests and become leaders in high school as well as later in their communities.
Our school has been granted "accredited" status by the Missouri Chapter of National Federation of Non-Public Schools State Accrediting Associations and is eligible for matching grants or for any benefits of the state or federal law that are extended to accredited schools.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 163 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
163 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
St. Peter Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • St. Peter School has a strong heritage. Our first school was established in 1884. This is one of the main components of the Catholic Faith in Saline County that has been passed down from generation to generation. St. Peter School sets itself apart from other schools because it offers religious instruction, small group instruction, and a quality education. The school's purpose is to develop students that reflect the strength and values of a Catholic education by fulfilling its mission We provide a safe, learning environment along with an excellent quality of Christian education from preschool through the eighth grade. Our students receive personal attention in a God-given environment. St. Peter students consistently score high on standardized tests and become leaders in high school as well as later in their communities. Our school has been granted "accredited" status by the Missouri Chapter of National Federation of Non-Public Schools State Accrediting Associations and is eligible for matching grants or for any benefits of the state or federal law that are extended to accredited schools.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 163 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Missouri is $10,237 for elementary schools and $12,609 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Missouri is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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