St. Peters School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Philadelphia, PA
319 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 66% of independent schools in Pennsylvania
- Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, St. Peters School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 121 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 66% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 162 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 121
- Teachers
- 18.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 52 girls, 69 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 162 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 66% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 66% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 53 independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Peters 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. 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 121 students, with 6 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. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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