• ​St. Peter Cathedral School is firmly committed to the strength of its Catholic identity and embraces the powerful mission of evangelization by sharing the richness and depth of the Catholic faith with the large number of non-Catholic students who attend  the school. 
  • The dedicated commitment of the Daughters of Charity who have staffed St. Peter Cathedral School since 1830 has been and continues to be a gift to generations of students and the teachers who have worked with them.
  • The school community is composed of children from a variety of religious, cultural, and economic backgrounds; it is from such diversity that respect and understanding grow.
  • Education is a ministry rooted in the Gospel that recognizes the uniqueness of each child as well as the value of his or her cultural, social, and religious background.  The individual needs and differences of students are a reflection of God’s love.
  • Each teacher works in partnership with all faculty members, parents, and guardians in empowering the students for their future  roles in an ever-changing and challenging society.
  • Realistic goals coupled with 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.
  • 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 with which God has blessed them.
  • St. Peter Cathedral School develops partnerships and cooperative relationships promoting our mission of education in the City of Wilmington.
  • St. Peter Cathedral School is dependent on actively pursuing financial resources for capital improvements, technology, curriculum planning and professional development.
  • Technology is an area of the curriculum that is continually evolving and changing.  It is a subject area that is a point of integration  for all learning disciplines.
  • The hiring and continued retention of a qualified professional staff who are committed to the philosophy and mission of St. Peter Cathedral School is essential in order to maintain the strength of the academic program.
  • As an inner city school, we are always sensitive to the financial needs of our school families.  Tuition is raised a small amount    each year in order to avoid pricing ourselves out of the reach of our families; however, it is imperative to educate the parents of   our students regarding their responsibility for meeting their tuition obligations in a timely manner.
  • Vigilant stewardship of our school facilities has enabled a building that dates back to 1925 to provide a safe, up to date, and technology friendly learning environment for the students of the twenty-first century.