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#325 of 388 private schools in MA

St Peter Central Catholic Elementary School

Elementary School · Worcester, MA

A private elementary school in Worcester, MA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

865 MAIN ST, Worcester, MA 01610

  • 13.2:1 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 MA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C2.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
D1.3 / 10
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School Day Length5.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours936
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.9 / 10
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Diversity Index63%
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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Enrollment303
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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 MA

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Peter Central Catholic Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 91Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 42Some Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low16/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Worcester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$43,757

Median home value

$279,100

Median rent

$1,339/mo

College educated

18.3%

Homeownership

16.3%

Poverty rate

34.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01610; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White53.5%
Black25.1%
Hispanic11.6%
Two or More6.9%
Asian3.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Woodland AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.6K–60.2 mi489Compare →
Jacob Hiatt MagnetEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–60.3 mi381Compare →
Head StartEnrollment path unverified4.2PK0.4 mi376Compare →
CanterburyEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–60.5 mi335Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

St Peter Central Catholic Elementary School is listed in Worcester, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Peter Central Catholic Elementary School

St Peter Central Catholic Elementary School is a private elementary school in Worcester, MA, serving approximately 303 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #325 of 388 private schools in MA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Peter Central Catholic Elementary School

What grades does St Peter Central Catholic Elementary School serve?

St Peter Central Catholic Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Peter Central Catholic Elementary School?

St Peter Central Catholic Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Peter Central Catholic Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Peter Central Catholic Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Peter Central Catholic Elementary School rank in MA?

St Peter Central Catholic Elementary School ranks #325 of 388 private schools in MA.

What is St Peter Central Catholic Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Peter Central Catholic Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Central Catholic Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Peter Central Catholic Elementary 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 Central Catholic Elementary School a religious school?

St Peter Central Catholic Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
303
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
5.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Worcester County
Area population (ZIP 01610)
28,719
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
26.2
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 01610; 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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