St. Peter Lutheran School (2026-27 Profile)

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St. Peter Lutheran School

3461 Merle Ave Modesto, CA 95355

Tel: (209) 551-4963

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-9
Enrollment: 26 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,100
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-9
Enrollment: 26 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,100
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-9

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Peter Lutheran School
Pre-K	11
1	2
2	3
3	1
4	2
5	3
8	4

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Year Founded

1999

School Calendar

School Motto

A preschool that plants a love of learning and grows in Jesus鈥� love.

Student Body

Total Students

26 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

15 students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,100

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% on Financial Aid

25%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$500

Admissions Director

Matthew Heyn

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Notes

Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not turn from it. (Proverbs 22:6) St. Peter Lutheran School, an extension of St. Peter Lutheran Church, provides excellent education within a Christ centered worldview.
This high quality, Bible based education, meeting and exceeding California standards, assists parents and families in bringing up children in the training and instruction of the Lord to produce life-long learners who seek to glorify God.

Outstanding Testing Scores (See website for details)
Students are well prepared for high School
St. Peter has a family atmosphere No child gets left behind, or slowed down by lack of teacher attention

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Peter Lutheran School cost?

St. Peter Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $4,100 for private students.

What sports does St. Peter Lutheran School offer?

St. Peter Lutheran School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for St. Peter Lutheran School?

The application deadline for St. Peter Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Stanislaus County, CA is $6,524 for elementary schools and $7,815 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Stanislaus County, CA is 98% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).