Saint Thomas Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MN School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 604 students
Yearly Tuition: $23,750
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Saint Thomas Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Saint Thomas Academy
6	40
7	48
8	65
9	118
10	119
11	109
12	105

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1885

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Thu. Jun 3, 2027

Student Body

Total Students

604 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 23%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

62 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

83%

Average Class Size

18 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform for upper school; blue pants, shirt and black tie for middle school

Number of AP Courses

16 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

BiologyCalculus AB

Calculus BCChinese

Comparative Government & PoliticsComputer Science

English LiteratureEnvironmental Science

FrenchMacroeconomics

MicroeconomicsSpanish

StatisticsU.S. Government

U.S. HistoryWorld History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States (AMCSUS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$23,750

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Tuition Notes

More than $2.5 million in tuition assistance available every year.

% on Financial Aid

50%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$9,400

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

David Krieger

Admissions Associate

Rick Stevson

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$3 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

20 sports

Colors

White, Royal blue

School Mascot

Cadets

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

40 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

BowlingChoir

CHOOSE GroupClay Target Team

DebateExperimental Vehicle Team

Honor Guard/Color GuardIntramural Basketball

Intramural Hockey

Club or Organization:

Audio/VisualBowling

ChessCHOOSE Group

Crack Drill SquadDebate

Experimental Vehicle TeamFIRST LEGO League

FIRST Tech ChallengeHonor Guard/Color Guard

Intramural BasketballKnowledge Bowl

Language ClubsLiterary Magazine

Math TeamMock Trial

Model UNNewspaper

Peer CounselingQuiz Bowl

Ranger ChallengeRifle Team

SpeechYearbook

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Arts and Music Programs:

BandChoir

Jazz BandMarching Band

OrchestraVISTA Productions (drama)

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Table Tennis

School Notes

Saint Thomas Academy is a place where boys harness their greatest intellectual, athletic, spiritual and leadership potential.
Here, they can explore and become the young men they are meant to be. It`s the origin of a life-changing bond of brotherhood your son will carry with him for life.
Saint Thomas Academy is unique.
It`s not "just" a boys` school and not "just" a military school.
It`s the best of both of those, a place where the call to leadership bonds boys as brothers, where a historic past leads to future greatness.
WE ARE EXPERTS IN EDUCATING BOYS. At Saint Thomas Academy you'll find a caring community rich with tradition and friendships to last a lifetime.
From the start, we have successfully inspired young men to excel both personally and professionally by teaching them to aspire and persevere in the pursuit of self-discovery. Saint Thomas Academy offers grades 6-12.

Creating Life-long Values

For more than 130 years, the Saint Thomas Academy community of students, parents, faculty, and alumni has prepared young men in an environment influenced by the message of Jesus Christ to succeed in college and life. Saint Thomas Academy`s tradition, discipline, and spirit influence the life of a young man long after graduation.

Achieving Results

Our individualized system and rigorous curriculum requires our students to rise to the challenge and commit to their own education. We provide the tools necessary for your son to succeed and develop lifelong learning skills. At Saint Thomas Academy, our small class sizes allow him to have more one-on-one time with teachers. The average class includes 18 students, and we boast a 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio. We believe your son deserves teachers who possess a comprehensive knowledge base in their fields-89% of our teachers hold a Masters or Ph.D.

Beyond High School

Our smaller classroom sizes and high standards of teaching ensure our students have access to any and all resources needed to succeed, both in and out of the classroom. As an all-boys college prep academy near St Paul, MN, we`re able to offer targeted material using the methods that work best for teaching young men.

Our statistics speak for themselves:

98% take the ACT (state average: 69%)
100% accepted to post-secondary colleges and universities
99% go on to a four-year institution
1% choose a two-year college, junior hockey, or other unique opportunities

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Saint Thomas Academy cost?

Saint Thomas Academy's tuition is approximately $23,750 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Saint Thomas Academy?

The acceptance rate of Saint Thomas Academy is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.

What sports does Saint Thomas Academy offer?

Saint Thomas Academy offers 20 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Drill Team, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Marksmanship, Nordic Skiing, Riflery, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Saint Thomas Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for most sports offered.

What is Saint Thomas Academy's ranking?

Saint Thomas Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Saint Thomas Academy?

The application deadline for Saint Thomas Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 11/15/2024

The older i get the more I appreciate STA and what it taught me, not only the academics and sports, but it gave me a foundation to build on that made me a better person. STA instills morals, character, and a drive to succeed in all future endeavors. It also builds a comradery with classmates that still exist today (some 50 years later). I can think of no greater gift to a child than an education at STA.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Bill Drexler

5 1/6/2024

Saint Thomas Academy has been an awesome school for our two sons and in different ways. This high school truly cares about our son's education, integrity, and formation into men of character. Thank you, St Thomas Academy!

- Posted by Parent - Parent of graduate and current student

5 5/17/2016

This school is truly something special. The bond that you will create with all of your fellow classmates is nothing short of true brotherhood. The teachers really get to know each student, and challenge them individually. The teachers are required to stay in their classrooms from the end of school (2:45) til 3:15, for tutoring, and extracurriculars don't start until 3:30 so that students can attend tutoring. Students are pushed not only as students but as individuals, to develop into manhood and reach their full potential, long after they graduate. The school partners with companies to give graduates internships in their fields, and the experience they need. Because of the all boy environment, there is no ''popular group'' and every student can find something they are interested in through sports, clubs and activities; and are pushed to leave their comfort zone and discover who they are as a person. Students come from all over, wisconsin to orono, and from all views and walks of life. If you are worried about tuition, the school gives a ton of grants. I remember reading that about 1/3 of the students have financial aid. I would highly recommend sending your son to STA.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - oneil

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Saint Paul, MN is $13,113 for elementary schools and $24,096 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Saint Paul, MN is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).