​Welcome to St. Peter Cathedral School

             St. Peter Cathedral School, an elementary school of Roman Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, Delaware bases its mission on the teaching of Christ.  The school provides quality education for youth in a value-rich environment where children of varied cultural and religious backgrounds come together sharing the richness of their heritage and building a climate of understanding and respect for self and others.  St. Peter Cathedral School holds high expectations for all students and challenges all to recognize, develop, and accept their responsibility to enrich the world with the gifts which God has blessed them. 
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Faith
 St. Peter Cathedral School is a Catholic Elementary School located in the heart of inner city Wilmington.  Administered by the Daughters of Charity for 188 years, the school's rich history dates back to Mother Seton. The dedicated staff believes that education is a ministry rooted in the Gospel and recognizes the uniqueness of each child as well as the value of his or her cultural, social, and religious background.  The faculty strives to meet the needs of each student within a curriculum that promotes spiritual, academic, emotional, and physical growth. Students learn in an environment where they develop a sense of individual responsibility, and they grow in a caring, Christian atmosphere that fosters mutual respect.
​​Knowledge
 A variety of approaches that are both structured and flexible challenge students as they progress through each grade level.  Realistic goals and high expectations encourage the growth of a community of learners who meet academic success by mastering basic skills, cultivating intellectual curiosity, and exploring creative outlets.  A supportive and caring atmosphere enriched with opportunities for cooperative learning and individual expression enhances self-esteem and encourages students to reach the fullness of their potential.
           The professional staff creates an atmosphere that is student-centered and based on Gospel values.  Each teacher works in partnership with all faculty members, parents, guardians, and the larger community in empowering the students for their future roles in a changing and challenging society.  Believing that the individual needs and differences of students are always a reflection of God's love, the faculty is both inspired and challenged by their ministry as teachers.