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St. Peter Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Greenville, NC

2606 E 5th St, Greenville, NC 27858

Overall grade: B-

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

  • BClass size
  • BYears serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • One of 2 Catholic schools in Greenville

St. Peter Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Greenville, North Carolina, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 432 students and around 16 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 12% since 2019–20. The school is part of the Diocese of Raleigh. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
432
Teachers
26.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
16.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 242 girls, 190 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 36 Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    386’19–20399’21–22432’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K50
    K50
    150
    244
    345
    444
    549
    654
    750
    846

    Student body

    White80%
    Hispanic or Latino8%
    Asian5%
    Black3%
    Two or more races3%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

    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.

    More about North Carolina's programs →

    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 432 students, with 16 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. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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