Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School in Wilmington, CA serves 183 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 8th grade in a city鈥揵ased setting.
Founded in 1944, the school offers a Catholic education with membership in the National Catholic Educational Association and other religious associations.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 18:1 with 10 teachers, supporting its co鈥揺ducational regular elementary and secondary programs.
Annual tuition is $5,340, ranking Ss Peter & Paul among the most affordable private schools in the area.
The student body represents 100% students of color, placing the school in the top 20% statewide for diversity among California private schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,340
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1944
Student Body
Total Students
183 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: To Serve, Lead and Excel
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School cost?
Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School's tuition is approximately $5,340 for private students.
What is Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School's ranking?
Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School?
The application deadline for Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School is Vermont Christian School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Harbor Christian Schools (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Happy Tots Montessori School (2.1 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
1530 N Wilmington Blvd
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 835-5665
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 835-5665
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 129 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Vermont Christian School ![Vermont Christian School Photo - Two of our 2025 graduates.]( "Vermont Christian School Photo - Two of our 2025 graduates.")
Montessori School (Christian)
25500 S. Vermont Avenue
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 534-0260
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 534-0260
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1 Rolling Hills Prep Way
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 719-1101
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 719-1101
1.8 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 225 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Shepherd Christian School
(Christian)
PO Box 900216
Palmdale, CA 93590
(661) 272-4774
Palmdale, CA 93590
(661) 272-4774
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
336 E 238th St
Carson, CA 90745
(562) 612-8749
Carson, CA 90745
(562) 612-8749
2.1 miles
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