St. Peter School has a strong heritage. Our first school was established in 1884.
This is one of the main components of the Catholic Faith in Saline County that has been passed down from generation to generation.
St. Peter School sets itself apart from other schools because it offers religious instruction, small group instruction, and a quality education.
The school's purpose is to develop students that reflect the strength and values of a Catholic education by fulfilling its mission We provide a safe, learning environment along with an excellent quality of Christian education from preschool through the eighth grade.
Our students receive personal attention in a God-given environment. St. Peter students consistently score high on standardized tests and become leaders in high school as well as later in their communities.
Our school has been granted "accredited" status by the Missouri Chapter of National Federation of Non-Public Schools State Accrediting Associations and is eligible for matching grants or for any benefits of the state or federal law that are extended to accredited schools.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
178 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. Peter School has a strong heritage. Our first school was established in 1884. This is one of the main components of the Catholic Faith in Saline County that has been passed down from generation to generation. St. Peter School sets itself apart from other schools because it offers religious instruction, small group instruction, and a quality education. The school's purpose is to develop students that reflect the strength and values of a Catholic education by fulfilling its mission We provide a safe, learning environment along with an excellent quality of Christian education from preschool through the eighth grade. Our students receive personal attention in a God-given environment. St. Peter students consistently score high on standardized tests and become leaders in high school as well as later in their communities. Our school has been granted "accredited" status by the Missouri Chapter of National Federation of Non-Public Schools State Accrediting Associations and is eligible for matching grants or for any benefits of the state or federal law that are extended to accredited schools.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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).
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