St. Peter Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Merchantville, NJ
51 W Maple Ave, Merchantville, NJ 08109
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
- One of 2 Catholic schools in Merchantville
In Merchantville, New Jersey, St. Peter Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 193 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Camden. The school day runs about 7 hours, 188 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 193
- Teachers
- 16.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 108 girls, 85 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Camden
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 188 days
- Library
- Yes
Reviews
Be the first to share what you love about St. Peter Elementary School.
How it compares
- Smaller classes than 54% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey (11 students per teacher).
- Larger than 54% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
- Compared with 120 Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
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 Elementary School
What grades does St. Peter Elementary School serve?
St. Peter Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Peter Elementary School?
About 193 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Peter Elementary School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us
Other private schools nearby
St. Peter School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 2 Catholic schools in Merchantville
Merchantville, NJ0.0 mi
St. Cecilia Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Pennsauken since at least 2011
Pennsauken, NJ0.8 mi
Camden Forward School/Urban Promise Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
The largest Christian school in Pennsauken
Pennsauken, NJ1.0 mi
Urban Promise Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 9–12
Serving families in Pennsauken since at least 2011
Pennsauken, NJ1.0 mi
Bishop Eustace Prep School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Pennsauken, NJ1.5 mi
St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest Catholic school in Camden
Camden, NJ1.6 mi