St Peters Catholic School

1035 Hampton Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Phone: (803) 252-8285

Brief Description
St Peters Catholic School serves Pre-K through 6th Grade Students In The City Of Columbia. This City Is Part Of The Richland County. As an elementary school, this institution has the opportunity to introduce the concept of a formal education. A Roman Catholic religious affiliation is present at this school.

4 Rating(s) Submitted

Reviewed by a Parent/Guardian on December 30, 2007
(Rating: 2 / 5) Report As Inappropriate
As a (now) former parent of a child who attended St. Peters for years, I don't even know where to begin with my concerns. The newer teachers are too often incompetent (I don't use that term loosely), the administration is inexperienced and overwhelmed, there is an overall oppressive atmosphere where punishment is used much more readily than positive reinforcement, the school does not follow SC state curricula, the heavy emphasis on religion comes at the expense of instructional time in core subjects, and on and on. Be careful if considering this school.

Reviewed by a Parent/Guardian on April 22, 2009
(Rating: 3 / 5) Report As Inappropriate
When my husband and I were making the decision on where to send our son to school we were looking for several things that we found at St. Peter's. We wanted a private school that would teach discipline and values along with the current curriculum standards. We wanted our son to be in a place where the staff and faculty knows and cares about every child. We liked the convenient location in the downtown area. Our son has thrived in this atmosphere and is testing at the top of the scale academically. We are happy with the reading and writing he is doing in class and the new math curriculum follows the most current research based standards. The school faces the challenge of new leadership and rough economic times. We stand with the core of committed parent who are working to keep the best of St. Peter's going strong and always moving forward.

Reviewed by a Parent/Guardian on October 21, 2009
(Rating: 4 / 5) Report As Inappropriate
I strongly disagree with the comments posted by the reviewer dated 12/30/07! This is our daughter's second year at St. Peter's, and while admittedly there have been some issues, and changes in faculty and administration, all schools face these issues - especially in an economic climate such as the present. It is a small Catholic school where the children are known by name by everyone on staff, they receive lots of individualized attention and are learning in a caring, faith-based atmosphere...something far too many schools are lacking. The downtown location is ideal for many working parents, and there is a very positive feeling at the school. We feel confident in supporting the school and in sending our only daughter to St. Peter's.

Reviewed by a Parent/Guardian on October 21, 2009
(Rating: 4 / 5) Report As Inappropriate
While the school has been in a transition phase in the past year, there has been an upturn in attitude from the administration and staff. This is raising the positive atmosphere of the school. I am a committed parent and continue to hope and pray that things will work out. My child loves going to school and I have enjoyed his teacher of last year and this year. He is receiving core instruction and the fundamentals to springboard to a successful career in life. I am happy with our decision to have him attend a fine Catholic institution with a diverse body of children both ethnically, religious and economically.

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