St. Peter Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–7
Covington, LA
130 E Temperance St, Covington, LA 70433
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Covington since at least 2011
St. Peter Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Covington, Louisiana, for students from pre-K through 7th grade. It has about 706 students and around 17 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 177 days a year. Louisiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–7
- Students
- 706
- Teachers
- 41 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 17.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 385 girls, 321 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of New Orleans
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 177 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 92% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.
- Compared with 83 Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.
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 Louisiana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Peter Catholic School whether it takes part.
- LA GATOR Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
- Tuition Donation Credit Program · Tax-credit scholarship
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 St. Peter Catholic School
What grades does St. Peter Catholic School serve?
St. Peter Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–7.
How many students attend St. Peter Catholic School?
About 706 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Peter Catholic School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Louisiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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