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St. Peter Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

DeLand, FL

421 W New York Ave, DeLand, FL 32720

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in DeLand
  • Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic schools in Florida
  • Serving families in DeLand since at least 2011

St. Peter Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in DeLand, Florida, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 218 students and around 13 students per teacher, smaller classes than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Orlando. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 181 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
218
Teachers
16.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 110 girls, 108 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
181 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida (13 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 72% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 140 Catholic elementary schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    217’11–12226’13–14205’15–16255’17–18220’19–20198’21–22218’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K25
    K27
    122
    219
    333
    419
    58
    630
    725
    835

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino49%
    White32%
    Two or more races12%
    Black4%
    Asian3%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    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.

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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 St. Peter Catholic School

    What grades does St. Peter Catholic School serve?

    St. Peter Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Peter Catholic School?

    About 218 students, with 13 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. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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