St Thomas More Catholic School

920 Carmichael St, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514-0275
Tel: (919)929-1546
Grades: PK - 8 | 429 students
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St. Thomas More Catholic School's mission is to provide an education for each child in a God-centered environment. The principles of Catholic Christianity are the basis of our existence. Students should be respected as individuals who learn differently. Teachers' reasonable expectations guide students toward developing responsibility, self-discipline, creativity, and compassion. Students learn to value the ministry of community service. Education encourages teachers and students to be life-long learners.

School Overview:
St Thomas More Catholic School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported as per assessment and parent meeting
Year Founded 1964
Student Body
Total Students 429 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 20% (NC School Avg.: 23%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 15:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 20%
Average Class Size 22 students
Classroom dress code Casual
(See downloadable parent/student agreement)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $6,710
Tuition Notes higher tuition for non-parish families, lower tuition for PreK and 3 year old program.
Acceptance Rate 95%
Admissions Director Linda Raymond
Admissions Associate Michael Ashton
Sports
Total Sports Offered 8 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Golf
Lacrosse Soccer
Tennis Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 4 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
band battle of the books
chess chorus

Nearby Schools:

St Thomas More Catholic School
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
Chapel Hill KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 2.1 mi. away
Artgarden Montessori School
Gr. K | 2.3 mi. away
Montessori Community School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 2.9 mi. away
Bryson Christian Montessori School
Gr. K-1 | 4.4 mi. away

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