Tuition Office

Contact The Tuition Office

We are open on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 10AM to 3PM

wilson@stpeternewcastle.org

(302)322-5215 Ext. 112

Tuition Information & FAQ

  • Yes, St. Peter the Apostle School has a registration fee of $150 for all families. The amount can be as low as $75 depending on when you register.

  • Parishioners at St. Peter the Apostle or Holy Spirit parishes receive a discount based on the amount of their annual offertory at their parish.

  • For the 2023-2024 school year, tuition at St. Peter the Apostle School for families that are not parishioners is:

    PreK-3 and PreK-4: $7,495

    Grades K-8: $7,250

  • As of 2021, the daily market rate for child care at a care center can be as high as $64.88/day.*

    St. Peter Pre-K tuition equates to $41.64/day of school.

    That’s right, our Pre-K is cheaper than daycare in many cases!

    *2021 survey conducted for the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services.

  • Yes! St. Peter the Apostle discounts tuition for families with more than one student enrolled in our school.

    Come take a tour and we’ll calculate a tuition package especially for your family!

  • The school offers three payment structures for families

    1. Payment in one lump sum (August)

    2. Payment in two payments (August and January)

    3. Payment in ten equal installments (August-May)

  • Families paying in one lump sum receive a 3% discount on the price of tuition.

    Families paying in two payments receive a 1.5% discount on the price of tuition.

    St. Peter the Apostle may also be able to offer one-time transfer discounts for families coming to our school from other non-Catholic schools.

  • Yes! The Diocese of Wilmington awards need-based financial aid to families each year. The application process for financial aid begins in the fall for the following school year.

    In addition, St. Peter the Apostle School is blessed to receive funding from various private organizations to award additional financial aid to families when possible.