ChooseAPrivateSchool.com Español

St. Peters School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Belleville, NJ

152 William St, Belleville, NJ 07109

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 New Jersey
  • Serving families in Belleville since at least 2011

In Belleville, New Jersey, St. Peters School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 102 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Newark. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
102
Teachers
10.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 55 girls, 47 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

Reviews

Be the first to share what you love about St. Peters School.

    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 92% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
    • Compared with 120 Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.

    Students by survey year

    163’11–12146’13–14141’17–18124’19–20108’21–22102’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K8
    K12
    18
    216
    39
    412
    56
    618
    711
    810

    Student body

    White68%
    Hispanic or Latino26%
    Black3%
    Asian3%

    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?

    More questions to ask →

    Questions about St. Peters School

    What grades does St. Peters School serve?

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

    How many students attend St. Peters School?

    About 102 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Peters School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

    Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us

    Other private schools nearby

    1st Cerebral Palsy of NJ

    Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12

    Small classes: about 6 students per teacher

    Belleville, NJ1.1 mi

    A-Overall grade57 students6 students per teacher

    Queen of Peace Grammar School

    Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

    Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools in New Jersey

    North Arlington, NJ1.2 mi

    A+Overall grade131 students11 students per teacher

    The Phoenix Center

    Special education school · Ungraded

    Small classes: about 7 students per teacher

    Nutley, NJ1.9 mi

    A-Overall grade135 students7 students per teacher

    Westbridge Academy

    Special education school · Grades 1–12

    The only special education school in Bloomfield

    Bloomfield, NJ1.9 mi

    AOverall grade60 students5 students per teacher

    Perpetual Help Day Nursery

    Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K

    Serving families in Newark since at least 2011

    Newark, NJ2.1 mi

    B+Overall grade20 students11 students per teacher

    St. Michael School

    Parish school · Grades K–8

    Serving families in Newark since at least 2011

    Newark, NJ2.1 mi

    BOverall grade251 students18 students per teacher