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#120 of 142 private schools in KS

Sts Peter & Paul School

Elementary School · Seneca, KS

A private elementary school in Seneca, KS serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

409 ELK ST, Seneca, KS 66538

  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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 KS.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.1 / 10
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School Day Length7.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,226.4
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+3.6 / 10
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Diversity Index12%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment192
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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 KS

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Sts Peter & Paul School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low166/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,076

Median home value

$252,900

Median rent

$696/mo

College educated

33.3%

Homeownership

79.6%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66538; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black93.8%
Hispanic4.7%
Two or More1.0%
White0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–80.5 mi558Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Sts Peter & Paul School is listed in Seneca, KS; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Sts Peter & Paul School

Sts Peter & Paul School is a private elementary school in Seneca, KS, serving approximately 192 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #120 of 142 private schools in KS.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sts Peter & Paul School

What grades does Sts Peter & Paul School serve?

Sts Peter & Paul School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Sts Peter & Paul School?

Sts Peter & Paul School has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sts Peter & Paul School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sts Peter & Paul School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sts Peter & Paul School rank in KS?

Sts Peter & Paul School ranks #120 of 142 private schools in KS.

What is Sts Peter & Paul School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sts Peter & Paul School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Sts Peter & Paul School a private school?

Yes, Sts Peter & Paul 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 Sts Peter & Paul School a religious school?

Sts Peter & Paul School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
192
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.3 hours
Days Per Year
168 days
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Nemaha County
Area population (ZIP 66538)
3,577
Area median age
41
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 66538; 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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