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Our Lady of Peace Elementary School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Erie, PA

2401 W 38th St B, Erie, PA 16506

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • One of 8 Catholic schools in Erie

In Erie, Pennsylvania, Our Lady of Peace Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 335 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Erie. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
335
Teachers
20 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
16.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 172 girls, 163 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 85% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    355’11–12347’13–14484’17–18386’21–22335’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K56
    K30
    135
    230
    338
    424
    540
    642
    746
    850

    Student body

    White96%
    Asian1%
    Hispanic or Latino1%
    Black1%
    Two or more races1%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Our Lady of Peace Elementary School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Our Lady of Peace Elementary School

    What grades does Our Lady of Peace Elementary School serve?

    Our Lady of Peace Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Our Lady of Peace Elementary School?

    About 335 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Our Lady of Peace Elementary School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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