OUR STORY
Preschool-8 Education in the Heart of Kansas City
For over 90 years, St. Peter's has been an anchor, a vibrant center of community life, and a home to hundreds of children, many of whom graduate and then later return to raise their own children here. All are welcome to become part of our legacy of superior education in a loving and accepting environment.
St. Peter's Parish was established in 1925 to respond to the needs of a rapidly growing Catholic community in the Brookside neighborhood. From the very beginning, providing a faith-based education for children was a high priority for the parish--the first permanent structure on our campus was the school, which opened in 1929. The original school building has been renovated and the campus expanded many times; the iconic 1920s charm remains on the outside, with a completely modern and state-of-the-art learning environment on the inside.
For over 90 years, St. Peter's has been an anchor, a vibrant center of community life, and a home to hundreds of children, many of whom graduate and then later return to raise their own children here. All are welcome to become part of our legacy of superior education in a loving and accepting environment.
St. Peter's Parish was established in 1925 to respond to the needs of a rapidly growing Catholic community in the Brookside neighborhood. From the very beginning, providing a faith-based education for children was a high priority for the parish--the first permanent structure on our campus was the school, which opened in 1929. The original school building has been renovated and the campus expanded many times; the iconic 1920s charm remains on the outside, with a completely modern and state-of-the-art learning environment on the inside.
OUR VALUES
FAITH
Daily religious instruction Regular Mass attendance (K-8) Sacramental instruction is integral to the curriculum Emphasis on Christ skills and growth with Jesus as our model Live our faith through loving service to parish and community |
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Focus on core fundamentals with enriching auxilliary classes Traditional teaching materials combined with project-based learning Cutting-edge classroom technology Small class sizes and superior standardized test scores After-school enrichment opportunities |
INCLUSION
25 year partnership with FIRE Foundation for inclusive education Full-time special education coordinator ParaEducators work with students in small group settings Children from all denominations are welcome Every child's unique contribution is valued and celebrated |
COMMUNITY
Parent volunteers are the backbone of our school Children and adults enjoy sports, scouting, and clubs Students serve neighbors, read to preschool buddies, share lunch with our seniors, and work in our food pantry Every child, parent, and guardian is a vital part of our school family |
Our Mission
The mission of St. Peter's School is to provide God’s children an exceptional education,
rooted in the Catholic faith, in a loving and accepting environment.
rooted in the Catholic faith, in a loving and accepting environment.