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St. Peter Claver Regional Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades K–8

Decatur, GA

2560 Tilson Rd, Decatur, GA 30032

Overall grade: A+

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

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

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic schools in Georgia
  • Serving families in Decatur since at least 2011

In Decatur, Georgia, St. Peter Claver Regional Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 131 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in Georgia. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The school day runs about 8 hours, 180 days a year. Georgia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
131
Teachers
50 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 69 girls, 62 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 8 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in Georgia (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in Georgia.
    • Compared with 21 Catholic elementary schools in Georgia.

    Students by survey year

    140’11–1284’13–1484’15–16123’19–20125’21–22131’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K22
    111
    212
    317
    417
    515
    612
    719
    86

    Student body

    Asian40%
    Black21%
    Two or more races20%
    Hispanic or Latino16%
    White3%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Georgia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Peter Claver Regional 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 Claver Regional Catholic School

    What grades does St. Peter Claver Regional Catholic School serve?

    St. Peter Claver Regional Catholic School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend St. Peter Claver Regional Catholic School?

    About 131 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Peter Claver Regional Catholic School?

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

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