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#2 of 433 private schools in GA

Top 1% of private schools

St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School

Elementary School

2560 TILSON RD, Decatur, GA 30032

Private

Enrollment

125

Student-Teacher

5.8:1

Score

9.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Georgia private schools

#2 of 433

In Decatur

#1 of 11

public schools

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St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School

9.1/10

Elementary School in Decatur · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Mcnair Middle School

4.2/10

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Toney Elementary School

5.3/10

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About St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School

St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School is a private elementary school in Decatur, GA. St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School serves approximately 125 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 433 private schools in GA.

How it compares2.6 pts above GA schools
  • This school 9.1 · Excellent
  • GA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 125 students, St Peter Claver Regional 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.

At 5.8:1 students to teachers, St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Peter Claver Regional 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

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How St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School compares to 37 public schools serving similar grades in Decatur, GA

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.8:1
This School
vs
12.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
125
This School
vs
467
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
9.1
This School
vs
6.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Asian 45.6% vs 0%
Black 28% vs 0%
White 4% vs 0%
St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School Decatur Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School (this school) 9.1
McNair Middle School 4.2
Toney Elementary School 5.3
Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School 4.4
Kelley Lake Elementary School 5.6
Flat Shoals Elementary School 4.4
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers 8.5
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School 9.3
Columbia Elementary School 4.7
Winnona Park Elementary School 8.6
Oakhurst Elementary School 9.7
Snapfinger Elementary School 3.3
Beacon Hill Middle School 9.2
DeKalb Regional Youth Detention Center
Talley Street Upper Elementary School 9.5
Cedar Grove Middle School 3.5
Peachcrest Elementary School 6.5
Columbia Middle School 3.9
Glennwood Elementary School 9.0
Clairemont Elementary School 7.7
Oak View Elementary 4.4

Showing 20 of 37 schools. View all schools in Decatur

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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 GA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 8.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,440
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 9.5 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 66%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 125
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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 GA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Asian 45.6%
Black 28.0%
Two or More 21.6%
White 4.0%
Native American 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2560 TILSON RD, Decatur, GA 30032

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Oakhurst Elementary School (rated 9.7/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 1.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Charles R. Drew Charter School (rated 9.2/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Atlanta), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Decatur, see our Decatur schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi
School Distance Rating
McNair Middle School Decatur 0.8 mi 4.2
Toney Elementary School Decatur 0.8 mi 5.3
Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School Decatur 0.9 mi 4.4
Kelley Lake Elementary School Decatur 1.1 mi 5.6
CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY Decatur 1.5 mi 6.0
MOHAMMED SCHOOLS OF ATLANTA Atlanta 1.4 mi 6.6
Flat Shoals Elementary School Decatur 1.7 mi 4.4
Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy Atlanta 1.6 mi 8.8
JOHNSON'S LEARNING CENTER Atlanta 1.7 mi 5.0
Charles R. Drew Charter School Atlanta 1.7 mi 9.2
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School Decatur 1.9 mi 9.3
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers Decatur 1.8 mi 8.5
THE HIRSCH ACADEMY Decatur 2.2 mi
CHRISTINE ELIZABETH ACADEMY Atlanta 2.1 mi 4.8
THE WALDORF SCHOOL OF ATLANTA Decatur 2.3 mi 8.4
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology Atlanta 2.4 mi 7.8
Winnona Park Elementary School Decatur 2.5 mi 8.6
Columbia Elementary School Decatur 2.1 mi 4.7
Oakhurst Elementary School Decatur 2.5 mi 9.7
GREENFOREST MCCALEP CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Decatur 2.2 mi 6.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 30032 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$61,292

Median Home Value

$245,000

Median Rent

$1,364/mo

Population

42,812

College Educated

30%

Homeownership

57.8%

Avg Commute

32.8 min

Poverty Rate

16.5%

Median Age

39.7

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THE SAE SCHOOL Mableton, GA 8.0
SPRINGMONT SCHOOL Atlanta, GA 7.9
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School

What grades does St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School serve?

St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School?

St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 125 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School rank in GA?

St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School ranks #2 of 433 private schools in GA.

What is St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Claver Regional Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Peter Claver Regional 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 Claver Regional Catholic School a religious school?

St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
13 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
34 Some Transit
Bike Score
18 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
125
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DeKalb County

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