St. Thomas The Apostle School (2026-27 Profile)

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Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 209 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,450
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Thomas The Apostle School
Pre-K	56
Kind	17
1	17
2	17
3	17
4	13
5	23
6	18
7	16
8	15

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Pre-K has the most students with 56, far more than any other grade at St. Thomas The Apostle School.

Year Founded

1956

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Student Body

Total Students

209 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Uniform for K-Grade 8- Khaki pants or skorts & shirts with logos; Jumpers for K-4

Advanced Courses

AlgebraLatin

Living Environment/BiologySpanish

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)
Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,450

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Tuition Notes

Financial aid available for qualified families.

% on Financial Aid

40%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,550

Admissions Director

Jennifer Murphy

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

SoccerTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

19 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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Academic Challenge BowlAmerican Girl Club

Art ClubBand

Basketball ClubCYO Basketball

DanceDrama

Future CityGraphic Design

Hiking ClubHomework Club

LEGO ClubLiturgy Choir

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School Notes

St. Thomas the Apostle School recognizes the worth and dignity of each individual as a child of God.
Through daily examples, we guide all students to their fullest potential and create an atmosphere that encourages each child to grow spiritually, socially, emotionally and physically.
The goals of St. Thomas the Apostle School are to provide religious instruction that enables students to integrate truth and values into contemporary human life; to provide students with academic skills that they may make good citizens who make responsible decisions in a rapidly changing society.

A tour of the school with the Director of Enrollment is required for all families, Preschool - Grade 8. An interview with the family is required by the principal and the student will be required to attend a shadow day for any family wishing to transfer a student in K-Gr. 8 to St. Thomas the Apostle School. Submission of an application and the non-refundable application fee does not guarantee acceptance. A family`s entire application including, but not limited to, the academic and social needs of the individual and class, the families commitment to Catholic School education, and the enrollment of siblings at St. Thomas the Apostle School or other schools will be taken into consideration when determining acceptance. Upon acceptance, families will be required to sign a letter of intent to enroll and pay a non-refundable down payment to secure placement

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How much does St. Thomas The Apostle School cost?

St. Thomas The Apostle School's tuition is approximately $5,450 for private students.

What schools are St. Thomas The Apostle School often compared to?

St. Thomas The Apostle School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Pius X School by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. Thomas The Apostle School offer?

St. Thomas The Apostle School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for St. Thomas The Apostle School?

The application deadline for St. Thomas The Apostle School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 3/4/2020

We moved my daughter from a neighboring preschool to St Thomas for her Pre K 4 year - so happy we did! Her confidence and courage grew in the St Thomas community. We were so impressed that we moved my older son from public school to Grade 2. The teachers make sure they exceed their potential in academics, community and faith.

- Posted by Parent - Mom of 3

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The average private school tuition in Albany County, NY is $8,919 for elementary schools and $11,258 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Albany County, NY is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).