St. Peters Catholic School vs. Beaufort Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Peters Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
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Advanced Degrees
Beaufort Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
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Sports offered
Overview
St. Peter’s Catholic School exists to provide an atmosphere of Catholic, Christian community in which faith is integrated in math, science, social studies, art, music, library, physical education, and technology.
Our education emphasizes Catholic, Christian values and prioritizes eternal values over temporal concerns.
St. Peter’s Catholic School offers a program to all students that is academically rigorous and spiritually enriching.
Our curriculum is guided by the Diocese of Charleston Standards while transitioning to the Common Core State Standards program which leads to the development of culturally literate students who have mastered the blend of content, concepts, and skills which defines the educated person.
Our middle school program offers high school credit courses in Algebra I and II, Spanish I and II and Physical Science to students who have demonstrated the ability to complete these courses at an appropriate level of achievement.
Beaufort Academy is a PreK 12th grade independent college preparatory school, designed to instill in students the intellectual curiosity and strength of character for success in college and beyond.
At Beaufort Academy, students will find themselves immersed in a professional learning environment grounded in the core values of integrity, leadership, pride, intellect and respect, which are embodied by the faculty, parents, and students alike. BA is where learning happens, a sense of community is felt, and every student is encouraged to make a difference.
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Year Founded
1992
1965
Students Body
Total Students
180 students
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Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
11%
Students by Grade
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Students by Grade
Nursery Students
8
-
Pre-K Students
47
-
Kindergarten Students
17
-
Grade 1 Students
20
-
Grade 2 Students
15
-
Grade 3 Students
20
-
Grade 4 Students
16
-
Grade 5 Students
16
-
Grade 6 Students
5
-
Grade 8 Students
16
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
40 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
85%
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Average Class Size
16
15
Number of AP Classes
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8
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:15
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(School Uniform required)
(School Uniform required)
Formal
(Khaki bottoms and collared shirt)
(Khaki bottoms and collared shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$4,400
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% on Financial Aid
40%
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Admissions Director
Joseph R. Benning
Lisa Gallagher
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
12
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Club, Digger's Club, Drama Club, Geography club, Green Club, Yearbook
DECA, Mock Trial, Robotics, Speech and Debate