Founded in 1868, Saint Peter School is one of the very first Catholic elementary schools of Washington, D.C., with a proud tradition of faith formation, academic excellence, and strong community ties.
Saint Peter School students are provided with an education that is founded on love of God and service to others, characterized by Catholic values and academic excellence, and dedicated to addressing each child's unique talents and abilities.
Saint Peter School has a robust leadership team to serve student and parent needs and an active Pastor-Principal Advisory Board, which aids in decision and policy making and strategic planning for the school.
Saint Peter School is proud to have knowledgeable teaching staff - with 92% possessing a bachelor’s degree or higher (and nearly half possess a master’s degree) - and dedicated administrative staff to support them.