St. Peter School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Quincy, IL
2500 Maine St, Quincy, IL 62301
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The largest Catholic school in Quincy
- Growing: enrollment up 16% since 2013–14
In Quincy, Illinois, St. Peter School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 430 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 16% since 2013–14. The school is part of the Diocese of Springfield. The school day runs about 5 hours, 181 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 430
- Teachers
- 26 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 227 girls, 203 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Springfield
- School day
- About 5 hours
- School year
- 181 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 93% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
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 School
What grades does St. Peter School serve?
St. Peter School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Peter School?
About 430 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Peter School?
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