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St. Peter School

152 William St Belleville, NJ 07109

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 124 students
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 124 students
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
124 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Contact School for Tuition rates
Admissions Director
Phyllis Sisco

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Color Guard ClubCooking Club
Drama ClubGame Day- Chess Club
Technology Club

School Notes

  • Saint Peter Elementary School is aware of the unique value and goodness of all we serve.
  • The endeavor of the faculty is to develop the whole person affection, mind, body, and personal and social development.
  • Believing that all students are unique and should be provided with equal opportunities to learn, differentiated instruction must be provided.
  • Employing a variety of teachings methods reflect our belief that all children can learn.
  • Saint Peter Elementary School is aware of the unique value and goodness of all we serve.
  • The endeavor of the faculty is to develop the whole person affection, mind, body, and personal and social development.
  • Believing that all students are unique and should be provided with equal opportunities to learn, differentiated instruction must be provided.
  • Employing a variety of teachings methods reflect our belief that all children can learn.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

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).

School Reviews

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My son LOVE this school from the teachers to the students to the challenging curriculum. The entire school integrates compassion into its teaching standards, emphasizes the importance of values, and builds leaders through each of its classes and lessons. Though it is a small school, it allows for a lower student-to-teacher ratio, giving children more confidence when asking questions, engaging in group activities, and opportunities for one-on-one time with the teachers. Teachers are passionate about seeing their students succeed. They are so great about sharing moments of pride they see within your child their good behaviors and achievements; and they know the importance of getting the parents involved should an issue arise, and do it in a very respectful, approachable manner.
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The average private school tuition in Essex County, NJ is $21,285 for elementary schools and $24,176 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Essex County, NJ is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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