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St. Peters Elementary School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Waldorf, MD

3310 Saint Peters Dr, Waldorf, MD 20601

Overall grade: B+

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

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

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Waldorf
  • Serving families in Waldorf since at least 2011

St. Peters Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school in Waldorf, Maryland, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 250 students and around 19 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Washington. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
250
Teachers
13.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
18.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 110 girls, 140 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 93 Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.

    Students by survey year

    234’11–12257’13–14256’15–16257’17–18260’19–20262’21–22250’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K20
    K32
    130
    227
    325
    425
    527
    631
    728
    825

    Student body

    Black44%
    White35%
    Asian8%
    Two or more races7%
    Hispanic or Latino5%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Maryland

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Peters Elementary School whether it takes part.

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    • 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?

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    Questions about St. Peters Elementary School

    What grades does St. Peters Elementary School serve?

    St. Peters Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Peters Elementary School?

    About 250 students, with 19 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Peters Elementary School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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