St. Peter Catholic School in Jefferson City, MO, serves 549 udents from pre鈥搆indergarten through eighth grade in a co鈥揺d, Catholic city鈥揵ased setting.
Founded in 2014, the school offers a regular elementary and secondary program with a udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 17:1 and 33 teachers.
The school has a udent body that is 6.6 percent diverse and ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for enrollment size.
Annual tuition at this Jefferson City Catholic private school is $45,000, compared to the local average of $13,685 for elementary private schools.
Peter Catholic School is part of a small city community and is compared locally with other PK鈥8 Catholic schools including. Joseph Cathedral School and Immaculate Conception School.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Yearly Tuition: $45,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Peter Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
549 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,000
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Saints
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Peter Catholic School cost?
St. Peter Catholic School's tuition is approximately $45,000 for private students.
What schools are St. Peter Catholic School often compared to?
St. Peter Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Joseph Cathedral School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Peter Catholic School's ranking?
St. Peter Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Peter Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Peter Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Peter Catholic School vs. St. Joseph Cathedral School
The nearest high school to St. Peter Catholic School is Helias Catholic High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Trinity Lutheran School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Immaculate Conception School (1.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1305 Swifts Hwy
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 635-6139
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 635-6139
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 738 students Tuition listed
812 Stadium Blvd
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 636-7807
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 636-7807
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
1208 E Mccarty St
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 636-7680
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 636-7680
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
900 Moreau Dr
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 893-7227
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 893-7227
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 47 students
St. Joseph Cathedral School
(Catholic)
2303 West Main Street
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 635-5024
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 635-5024
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 434 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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