School of St. Peter
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
Canby, MN
410 Ring Ave N, Canby, MN 56220
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic schools in Minnesota
- Serving families in Canby since at least 2011
School of St. Peter is a Catholic parish school in Canby, Minnesota, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 40 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of New Ulm. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 166 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 40
- Teachers
- 5.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 18 girls, 22 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of New Ulm
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 166 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 95% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
- Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Minnesota
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask School of St. Peter whether it takes part.
- K-12 Education Subtraction (private school tuition) · Tax credit or deduction
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?
Questions about School of St. Peter
What grades does School of St. Peter serve?
School of St. Peter serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend School of St. Peter?
About 40 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at School of St. Peter?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Minnesota has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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