Very Good
#7 of 59 private schools in DE
Top 10% of private schools
St Peter Catholic School
Elementary School · New Castle, DE
A private elementary school in New Castle, DE serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
515 HARMONY ST, New Castle, DE 19720
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Peter Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,909/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,985
Median home value
$242,600
Median rent
$1,282/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Harvest Christain Academy, WilmingtonPrivate · tuition | 9.1private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Downie (carrie) Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Castle Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 479 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Peter Catholic School is listed in New Castle, DE; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Peter Catholic School
St Peter Catholic School is a private elementary school in New Castle, DE, serving approximately 132 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 59 private schools in DE.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 19720)
- 60,593
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19720; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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