St. Peter School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Reading, PA
225 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of 4 Catholic schools in Reading
St. Peter School is a Catholic diocesan school in Reading, Pennsylvania, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 198 students and around 22 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Allentown. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 178 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 198
- Teachers
- 9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 22
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 109 girls, 89 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Allentown
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 50% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Peter School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit 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 K–8.
How many students attend St. Peter School?
About 198 students, with 22 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. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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