St. Peter's School vs. St. Elizabeth Catholic School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Peter's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
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St. Elizabeth Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
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Overview
While providing God's children superior educational opportunities in an accepting and loving Catholic environment, St. Peter's School serves its parish community and the greater Kansas City metropolitan area as a leader in preparing children for a morally responsible and educationally sound adulthood, grounded in the spirituality of Jesus Christ.
Burning in each child is the light of Christ. Our commitment is to keep that light burning brightly through our staff's professionalism and dedication.
Our parents, students, faculty and staff pride themselves on making St. Peter's a home for excellence and achievement fostered by the appreciation of God's presence in each individual.
At the heart of our mission is our desire to bring all children to a deeper knowledge and love of God.
All St. Peter's students are led by their parents and teachers through an exploration of the Catholic faith.
St. Elizabeth Catholic School serves 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The student:teacher of St. Elizabeth Catholic School is 14:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
n/a
1922
Students Body
Total Students
494 students
420 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
11%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
62
72
Kindergarten Students
40
39
Grade 1 Students
40
41
Grade 2 Students
45
35
Grade 3 Students
44
37
Grade 4 Students
38
40
Grade 5 Students
65
50
Grade 6 Students
47
38
Grade 7 Students
45
34
Grade 8 Students
63
34
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
30 teachers
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:17
1:14
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling