St. Peter School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Washington, DC
422 3rd St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic schools in the District of Columbia
- Serving families in Washington since at least 2011
In Washington, District of Columbia, St. Peter School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 210 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in District of Columbia. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Washington. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 210
- Teachers
- 32 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 108 girls, 102 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Washington
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in District of Columbia (7 students per teacher).
- Larger than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in District of Columbia.
- Compared with 13 Catholic elementary schools in District of Columbia.
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 School
What grades does St. Peter School serve?
St. Peter School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Peter School?
About 210 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Peter School?
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