Very Good
#7 of 59 private schools in DE
Top 10% of private schools
St Peter Catholic School
Elementary School
515 HARMONY ST, New Castle, DE 19720
Enrollment
132
Student-Teacher
10.1:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
132
Student-Teacher
10.1:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Delaware private schools
#7 of 59
In New Castle
#2 of 2
public schools
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About St Peter Catholic School
St Peter Catholic School is a private elementary school in New Castle, DE. St Peter Catholic School serves approximately 132 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Peter Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 59 private schools in DE.
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- DE avg 6.7
What Parents Should Know
At 132 students, St Peter Catholic School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
St Peter Catholic School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St Peter Catholic School compares to 13 public schools serving similar grades in New Castle, DE
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Peter Catholic School (this school) | 7.9 |
| New Castle Elementary School | 4.5 |
| Downie (Carrie) Elementary School | 4.6 |
| Castle Hills Elementary School | 5.8 |
| Charter School of New Castle | 6.1 |
| Read (George) Middle School | 4.6 |
| Leach (John G.) School | 4.6 |
| The Colwyck Center | 7.8 |
| Wilmington Manor Elementary School | 5.9 |
| Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School | 7.3 |
| McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School | 3.9 |
| Pleasantville Elementary School | 5.5 |
| Southern Elementary School | 5.2 |
| Bedford (Gunning) Middle School | 4.9 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in DE.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in DE
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
515 HARMONY ST, New Castle, DE 19720
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Peter Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School (rated 7.3/10, 1.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is Valley Park Elementary School (rated 7.1/10, 3.8 miles away, in nearby Pennsville), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Penn Beach Elementary (rated 6.6/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Pennsville), a more accessible option. For more schools in New Castle, see our New Castle schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19720 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$75,985
Median Home Value
$242,600
Median Rent
$1,282/mo
Population
60,593
College Educated
21.6%
Homeownership
67.2%
Avg Commute
26.2 min
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Median Age
39.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| URSULINE ACADEMY, LOWER Wilmington, DE | 7.5 |
| LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Dagsboro, DE | 7.2 |
| ST EDMOND'S ACADEMY Wilmington, DE | 7.1 |
| ST ANTHONY OF PADUA GRADE SCHOOL Wilmington, DE | 6.8 |
| ISLAMIC ACADEMY OF DELAWARE Newark, DE | 9.2 |
| CENTRAL DE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Dover, DE | 6.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Peter Catholic School
What grades does St Peter Catholic School serve?
St Peter Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Peter Catholic School?
St Peter Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Peter Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Peter Catholic School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Peter Catholic School rank in DE?
St Peter Catholic School ranks #7 of 59 private schools in DE.
What is St Peter Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Peter Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Peter Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St Peter Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Peter Catholic School a religious school?
St Peter Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 132
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Phone
- (302) 328-1191
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