St. Peter's School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 151 students
Yearly Tuition: $27,830
Acceptance rate: 30%
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Peter's School
Nursery	14
Pre-K	10
Kind	23
1	16
2	22
3	16
4	13
5	14
6	5
7	12
8	6

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1834

School Calendar

School Motto

To honor the richness of childhood, foster mastery of academic principles, and educate students to be generous and committed citizens of their communities and the world.

Student Body

Total Students

151 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

20%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

66%

Average Class Size

11 students

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Uniform

List of Courses Offered

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS)
Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$27,830

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Tuition Notes

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% on Financial Aid

24%

Acceptance Rate

30%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Lizzie Rubin

Admissions Associate

Takiyah Bethea

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

SoccerTrack and Field

School Mascot

Cardinal

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

14 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Art ClubChess

Cooking ClubHorticulture

Lego Robotics ClubPottery Club

Recording StudioStudent Government Association

WoodworkingYearbook

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Flag FootballFloor Hockey

Indoor SoccerLacrosse

School Notes

St. Peter's School is an independent, non-sectarian, coeducational day school.
The School was founded in 1834 and is located in the heart of Philadelphia's historic Society Hill neighborhood.
St. Peter's School serves a diverse student body of approximately 170 children in Preschool through Eighth Grade.
The mission of St. Peter's School is to honor the richness of childhood, foster mastery of academic principals, and educate students to be generous and committed citizens of their communities and the world.

St. Peter`s School is a nonsectarian, independent, co-educational school for children in Preschool through Eighth Grade. St. Peter`s School is an inclusive community of engaged learners and dedicated teachers, nestled in the Historic Philadelphia neighborhood of Society Hill, educating students to be generous and committed citizens of the world since 1834.
St. Peter`s honors the richness of childhood for our students and their families, fosters an early and lifelong love of learning, cultivates inclusivity and compassion, instills honesty and encourages respect for one`s self, one`s work and the community. Character Development, Academic Pursuit, Cultural Awareness, Arts Appreciation and Self Knowledge are the foundational tenets of a St. Peter`s School education.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Peter's School cost?

St. Peter's School's tuition is approximately $27,830 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Peter's School?

The acceptance rate of St. Peter's School is 30%, which is lower than the national average of 81%. St. Peter's School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.

What sports does St. Peter's School offer?

St. Peter's School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer and Track and Field.

What is St. Peter's School's ranking?

St. Peter's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Peter's School?

The application deadline for St. Peter's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Peter's School located?

St. Peter's School is located in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 2 other private schools located in Society Hill.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (4 reviews)

5 11/21/2022

This is a truly special place. My child has thrived from day one. They bring an amazing balance of bespoke learning for each child with the community and project-based collaborative learning. SPS is an investment that we enjoy tremendous personal and practical returns on.

- Posted by Parent - Parent from preschool on-

5 10/6/2021

We LOVE St. Peter's. Our children started in kindergarten and are now in the Upper School. The curriculum is challenging but engaging; the faculty is engaged and so positive; the administration is responsive and not only willing to have conversations about any problems with the school, but proactive in finding solutions. The families are now really so many of our best friends and our kids are being prepared for an ever changing world. It's definitely a small school, but we feel that gives our kids such confidence as they get in the upper grades - they are the big kids, looked up to by the younger ones, sort of avoiding all the unnecessary pressures of a typical "middle school" at a time when they are so vulnerable emotionally. If we could go back in time, we would send them here all over again!

- Posted by Parent - SPS Parent

5 10/6/2021

My twins go to SPS, they are in kindergarten, I couldn't have asked for a better learning environment and also individual attention. This is the beginning of a great journey.

- Posted by Parent - priyankar sarkar

5 6/26/2021

My son has been at SPS since Preschool and it has always felt like an extension of family since the day we toured. My family feels so lucky we stumbled upon this gem.

- Posted by Parent - Samantha Turner

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Philadelphia, PA is $13,062 for elementary schools and $19,019 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Philadelphia, PA is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).