St. Peter Catholic School serves 549 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the Other special emphasis association(s).
The student:teacher of St. Peter Catholic School is 17:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Peter Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
549 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Peter Catholic School often compared to?
St. Peter Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Joseph Cathedral School, Immaculate Conception School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Peter Catholic School's ranking?
St. Peter Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Peter Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Peter Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Peter Catholic School is Helias Catholic High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Trinity Lutheran School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Immaculate Conception School (1.3 miles away)
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Grades: 9-12 | 738 students 1.2 miles 1305 Swifts Hwy
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 635-6139
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 635-6139
1.2
9-12
738
Grades: K-8 | 258 students 1.2 miles 812 Stadium Blvd
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 636-7807
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 636-7807
1.2
K-8
258
Grades: PK-8 | 316 students 1.3 miles 1208 E Mccarty St
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 636-7680
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 636-7680
1.3
PK-8
316
Grades: PK-3 | 47 students 1.3 miles 900 Moreau Dr
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 893-7227
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 893-7227
1.3
PK-3
47
St. Joseph Cathedral School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 434 students 2.1 miles 2303 West Main Street
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 635-5024
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 635-5024
2.1
PK-8
434
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