As the longest, continuously running Catholic School in the state of South Carolina, St.Peter’s School has a respect for the tradition of Catholic education and a proven history of academic excellence.

The beautiful campus in downtown Columbia offers a safe, nurturing environment surrounded by cultural and educational resources used to enhance the curriculum. These include the award winning Richland County Public Library, The University of South Carolina, the Art Museum, the Koger Center for the Performing Arts, the State Museum, and Edventure Children’s Museum.

Our parish and school were built by the hard work of Irish immigrants. St.Peter’s has always welcomed students of all faiths and cultural backgrounds because we believe that an appreciation of our differences makes us stronger.

Working, planning, and celebrating together define us as family. Our community of parents, students and parishioners exists to serve and support the educational and spiritual development of every child.

Students learn their faith by demonstrating honesty, respect, and humility in a loving environment. Our students practice their faith through daily prayer, weekly Mass and direct instruction in the teachings of the Catholic Church based on the gospel values. And students live their faith through service to others.

St. Peter’s Catholic School….

A Tradition in Faith

A Tradition Through Diversity

A Tradition of Academic Excellence

A Tradition with Compassion

A Tradition as Family