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St. Peter Catholic School

368 S Ellsworth Ave Marshall, MO 65340

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MO School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 178 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MO School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 178 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Peter Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1884
School Motto
'With God's Help All Will Learn and Grow'

Student Body

Total Students
178 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Sports

School Mascot
Mustangs

School Notes

  • St. Peter School has a strong heritage.
  • Our first school was established in 1884.
  • This is one of the main components of the Catholic Faith in Saline County that has been passed down from generation to generation.
  • St. Peter School sets itself apart from other schools because it offers religious instruction, small group instruction, and a quality education.
  • The school's purpose is to develop students that reflect the strength and values of a Catholic education by fulfilling its mission We provide a safe, learning environment along with an excellent quality of Christian education from preschool through the eighth grade.
  • Our students receive personal attention in a God-given environment.
  • St. Peter students consistently score high on standardized tests and become leaders in high school as well as later in their communities.
  • Our school has been granted "accredited" status by the Missouri Chapter of National Federation of Non-Public Schools State Accrediting Associations and is eligible for matching grants or for any benefits of the state or federal law that are extended to accredited schools.
  • St. Peter School has a strong heritage. Our first school was established in 1884. This is one of the main components of the Catholic Faith in Saline County that has been passed down from generation to generation. St. Peter School sets itself apart from other schools because it offers religious instruction, small group instruction, and a quality education. The school's purpose is to develop students that reflect the strength and values of a Catholic education by fulfilling its mission We provide a safe, learning environment along with an excellent quality of Christian education from preschool through the eighth grade. Our students receive personal attention in a God-given environment. St. Peter students consistently score high on standardized tests and become leaders in high school as well as later in their communities. Our school has been granted "accredited" status by the Missouri Chapter of National Federation of Non-Public Schools State Accrediting Associations and is eligible for matching grants or for any benefits of the state or federal law that are extended to accredited schools.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Peter Catholic School often compared to?
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What is St. Peter Catholic School's ranking?
St. Peter Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Peter Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Peter Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Missouri is $11,055 for elementary schools and $14,203 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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