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St. Peter School

2500 Maine St Quincy, IL 62301
Tel: (217) 223-1120

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,260
  • Average class size: 22 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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About the 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 Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,260
  • Average class size: 22 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Body
Largest student body
School History
Oldest founding date

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeSt. Peter School
Pre-K60
Kind50
142
245
342
433
562
637
736
859
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Year Founded
1861

Student Body

Total Students
466 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
22 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,260
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School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Fr. Augustus Tolton - First recognized African American priest in the United States. -
Source: Verified school update
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Peter School cost?
St. Peter School's tuition is approximately $5,260 for private students.
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.
Who are famous alumni from St. Peter School?
St. Peter School famous alumni include: Fr. Augustus Tolton - First recognized African American priest in the United States..
What is St. Peter School's ranking?
St. Peter School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
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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