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St. Peter School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Danbury, CT

98 Main St, Danbury, CT 06810

Overall grade: B

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

  • B+Class size
  • BYears serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • One of 3 Catholic schools in Danbury

In Danbury, Connecticut, St. Peter School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 245 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Bridgeport. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
245
Teachers
17.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 140 girls, 105 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Connecticut.
    • Compared with 50 Catholic elementary schools in Connecticut.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K29
    K30
    135
    229
    330
    427
    526
    628
    722
    818

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino76%
    White19%
    Black3%
    Asian1%
    Two or more races1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Questions to ask on a tour

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    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
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    • 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?
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    Questions about St. Peter School

    What grades does St. Peter School serve?

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

    How many students attend St. Peter School?

    About 245 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Peter School?

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