St. Peter School

St. Peter School provides a quality education built on Catholic values and teachings.
The mission of St. Peter School is to assist parents in their role as the primary educators of their children by providing quality education rooted in Catholic values and teachings.
Through the programs offered, St. Peter faculty and staff strive to challenge each student to reach full potential through spiritual, moral, intellectual, social and physical development so that he/she may become an intelligent, compassionate person who incorporates Catholic Christian values into everyday living.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Peter School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
466 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
St. Peter School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Peter School often compared to?
St. Peter School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Francis Solanus School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Peter School's ranking?
St. Peter School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Peter School?
The application deadline for St. Peter School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $9,128 for elementary schools and $14,277 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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