St. Peter School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Lorain, OH
3601 Oberlin Ave, Lorain, OH 44053
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest Catholic school in Lorain
- Serving families in Lorain since at least 2011
St. Peter School is a Catholic diocesan school in Lorain, Ohio, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 319 students and around 18 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Cleveland. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 163 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 319
- Teachers
- 18 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 17.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 136 girls, 183 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Cleveland
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 163 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 72% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
- Compared with 240 Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Ohio
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Peter School whether it takes part.
- EdChoice Scholarship (traditional) · Voucher or scholarship
- EdChoice Expansion · Voucher or scholarship
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 School
What grades does St. Peter School serve?
St. Peter School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Peter School?
About 319 students, with 18 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Peter School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Ohio has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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