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Sts. Peter & Paul

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6

Nauvoo, IL

1115 Young St, Nauvoo, IL 62354

Overall grade: A+

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  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic schools in Illinois
  • Serving families in Nauvoo since at least 2011

Sts. Peter & Paul is a Catholic diocesan school in Nauvoo, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 49 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Peoria. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 176 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–6
Students
49
Teachers
6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 27 girls, 22 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 8 hours
School year
176 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 96% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    57’11–1259’13–1464’15–1674’17–1854’19–2052’21–2249’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K17
    K6
    111
    26
    310
    45
    53
    68

    Student body

    White98%
    Black2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about Sts. Peter & Paul

    What grades does Sts. Peter & Paul serve?

    Sts. Peter & Paul serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend Sts. Peter & Paul?

    About 49 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Sts. Peter & Paul?

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