Very Good
#20 of 192 private schools in SC
Top 10% of private schools
St Peters Catholic School
Elementary School · Columbia, SC
A private elementary school in Columbia, SC serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
1035 HAMPTON ST, Columbia, SC 29201
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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 SC.
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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 SC
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Peters Catholic 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,022/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$34,327
Median home value
$238,200
Median rent
$1,207/mo
College educated
56.3%
Homeownership
27.6%
Poverty rate
47.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Dot Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | PK–10 | 0.6 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Logan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| St Martin De Porres SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 1.2 mi | 28 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
St Peters Catholic School is listed in Columbia, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Peters Catholic School
St Peters Catholic School is a private elementary school in Columbia, SC, serving approximately 93 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 192 private schools in SC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Peters Catholic School
What grades does St Peters Catholic School serve?
St Peters Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend St Peters Catholic School?
St Peters Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 93 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Peters Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Peters Catholic School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Peters Catholic School rank in SC?
St Peters Catholic School ranks #20 of 192 private schools in SC.
What is St Peters Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Peters Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Peters Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St Peters 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 Peters Catholic School a religious school?
St Peters Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 93
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Richland County
- Phone
- (803) 252-8285
- Area population (ZIP 29201)
- 22,955
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 22.5
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 29201; 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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