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#294 of 404 private schools in NC

St Peter Catholic School

Elementary School

2606 E 5TH ST, Greenville, NC 27858

Private

Enrollment

399

Student-Teacher

12.7:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

North Carolina private schools

#294 of 404

In Greenville

#6 of 7

public schools

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St Peter Catholic School

5.6/10

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

Wahl Coates Elementary

5.0/10

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7.4/10

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About St Peter Catholic School

St Peter Catholic School is a private elementary school in Greenville, NC. St Peter Catholic School serves approximately 399 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St Peter Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #294 of 404 private schools in NC.

How it compares0.8 pts below NC schools
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • NC avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

St Peter 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 Catholic School compares to 21 public schools serving similar grades in Greenville, NC

Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
This School
vs
14.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
399
This School
vs
495
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.6
This School
vs
6.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 81% vs 0%
Hispanic 11% vs 0%
Black 2.8% vs 0%
Asian 2.3% vs 0%
St Peter Catholic School Greenville Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Peter Catholic School (this school) 5.6
Wahl Coates Elementary 5.0
Eastern Elementary 7.4
Innovation Early College High 6.1
C M Eppes Middle 5.1
Vidant Health
Elmhurst Elementary 5.5
E B Aycock Middle 5.4
Sadie Saulter 4.7
ECU Community School 9.5
South Greenville Elementary 6.4
Wintergreen Primary 7.1
Wellcome Middle 5.3
Wintergreen Intermediate 8.8
Lakeforest Elementary 7.3
PCS Early College High School 8.3
Belvoir Elementary 7.7
Pactolus 6.7
Hope Middle 8.1
Falkland Elementary 4.8
Chicod 8.9

Showing 20 of 21 schools. View all schools in Greenville

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 NC.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+ 4.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.5 / 10
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School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 6.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 33%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
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Enrollment 399
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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 NC

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 81.0%
Hispanic 11.0%
Black 2.8%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 2.3%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2606 E 5TH ST, Greenville, NC 27858

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Peter Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ECU Community School (rated 9.5/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Wintergreen Intermediate (rated 8.8/10, 4.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Eastern Elementary (rated 7.4/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Greenville, see our Greenville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Wahl Coates Elementary Greenville 0.4 mi 5.0
Eastern Elementary Greenville 0.7 mi 7.4
C M Eppes Middle Greenville 1.1 mi 5.1
Vidant Health Greenville 1.1 mi
Innovation Early College High Greenville 1.1 mi 6.1
Elmhurst Elementary Greenville 1.3 mi 5.5
E B Aycock Middle Greenville 1.5 mi 5.4
POPE JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC H S Greenville 1.9 mi 7.9
THE GREENVILLE LEARNING CENTER Greenville 2.0 mi 5.4
WALTON ACADEMY Greenville 2.5 mi 6.4
THIRD STREET ACADEMY Greenville 2.1 mi 5.7
CALVARY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Greenville 2.6 mi
South Greenville Elementary Greenville 2.4 mi 6.4
ECU Community School Greenville 2.4 mi 9.5
Sadie Saulter Greenville 2.4 mi 4.7
Junius H Rose High Greenville 2.5 mi 6.6
Winterville Charter Academy Winterville 4.0 mi 7.3
Wintergreen Primary Greenville 4.2 mi 7.1
Wintergreen Intermediate Greenville 4.4 mi 8.8
Wellcome Middle Greenville 4.3 mi 5.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 27858 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$60,915

Median Home Value

$233,200

Median Rent

$1,042/mo

Population

56,258

College Educated

45.7%

Homeownership

43.7%

Avg Commute

19 min

Poverty Rate

21.5%

Median Age

26.4

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Bladenboro Primary Bladenboro, NC 5.6
Cedar Ridge Elementary Lowgap, NC 5.6
Cooleemee Elementary Cooleemee, NC 5.6
Cotswold Elementary Charlotte, NC 5.6
Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School Gastonia, NC 5.6
Endy Elementary Albemarle, NC 5.6

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 399 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Peter Catholic School is 12.7:1. 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 NC?

St Peter Catholic School ranks #294 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is St Peter Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Peter Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
43 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
61 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
399
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Pitt County

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