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#176 of 399 private schools in MO
Top 44% of private schools
St Peter's School
Elementary School
6400 CHARLOTTE ST, Kansas City, MO 64131
Enrollment
389
Student-Teacher
13.5:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
389
Student-Teacher
13.5:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Missouri private schools
#176 of 399
In Kansas City
#29 of 39
public schools
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St Peter's School
Elementary School in Kansas City · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Peter's School
St Peter's School is a private elementary school in Kansas City, MO. St Peter's School serves approximately 389 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Peter's School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #176 of 399 private schools in MO.
- This school 6.5 · Average
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
St Peter's 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's School compares to 130 public schools serving similar grades in Kansas City, MO
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Peter's School (this school) | 6.5 |
| UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-MIDDLE | 8.8 |
| UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-LOWER | 7.1 |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle | 6.2 |
| Academie Lafayette Oak Elem | 3.8 |
| BORDER STAR MONTESSORI | 8.4 |
| BROOKSIDE CHARTER MIDDLE SCHL | 6.0 |
| BROOKSIDE CHARTER ELEMENTARY | 5.6 |
| FRONTIER SCHL OF EXCELLENCE-M | 4.3 |
| HALE COOK ELEMENTARY | 5.7 |
| HOGAN PREPARATORY ACAD MIDDLE | 3.2 |
| ACADEMY FOR INTEGRATED ARTS | 6.9 |
| AC PREP ELEMENTARY | 6.2 |
| B. BANNEKER ELEMENTARY | 4.3 |
| M. L. KING ELEMENTARY | 4.5 |
| HOGAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY ELEM | 4.2 |
| PASEO ACAD. OF PERFORMING ARTS | 7.3 |
| JOHN T. HARTMAN ELEMENTARY | 6.0 |
| HOLLIDAY MONTESSORI | 6.4 |
| CENTER ELEM. | 3.4 |
| ALLEN VILLAGE PRIMARY ACADEMY | 7.2 |
Showing 20 of 130 schools. View all schools in Kansas City
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 MO.
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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 MO
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
6400 CHARLOTTE ST, Kansas City, MO 64131
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Peter's School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BORDER STAR MONTESSORI (rated 8.4/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-LOWER (rated 7.1/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ST ELIZABETH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Kansas City, see our Kansas City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64131 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$63,374
Median Home Value
$217,700
Median Rent
$1,139/mo
Population
21,972
College Educated
39.1%
Homeownership
48.6%
Avg Commute
22.8 min
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Median Age
35.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BLUE HILLS ELEM. Independence, MO | 6.5 |
| DENT-PHELPS ELEM. Salem, MO | 6.5 |
| FORDER ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 6.5 |
| FORSYTH ELEM. Forsyth, MO | 6.5 |
| LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO | 6.5 |
| NELL HOLCOMB ELEM. Cape Girardeau, MO | 6.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Peter's School
What grades does St Peter's School serve?
St Peter's School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Peter's School?
St Peter's School has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Peter's School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Peter's School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Peter's School rank in MO?
St Peter's School ranks #176 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is St Peter's School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Peter's School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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's School a private school?
Yes, St Peter's 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's School a religious school?
St Peter's 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
- 389
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.4 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Phone
- (816) 523-4899
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