草榴社区

St. Peter Claver School (Closed 2006)

14918 Jamaica Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11435
St. Peter Claver School in Jamaica, NY serves 22 udents in grades 5 through 8 within a central city, nonsectarian private school setting.
The school maintains a udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 4:1 with a total of 6 teachers supporting a co鈥揺d program.
The udent body is 100% students of color, reflecting the diversity of the local Jamaica community.
Peter Claver School offers a regular elementary and secondary program without a religious affiliation.
Enrollment size and low udent鈥搕eacher ratio position the school as a small, community鈥揻ocused private middle school option in Jamaica, NY.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8

Student Body

Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. Peter Claver School?
The application deadline for St. Peter Claver School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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