St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Tel:
(214) 826-0566
- St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, is the largest Catholic K-8 in the state of Texas.
- St. Thomas Aquinas offers rigorous academic preparation in a faith-centered environment.
- Our Mission: To lead each student in the formation of a strong Catholic faith through the balanced pursuit of knowledge, prayer, responsibility, and service.
- Our Vision: To seek the light and hope of Christ in everything we think, say, and do..
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 828 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,800
- Acceptance rate: 60%
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School places among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) Texas Catholic Conference Education Department |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1947 |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1997, 2012 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 828 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 24% State avg.: 38% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 68 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 22 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Jumper/plaid skirt, navy pants and polo. Middle school boys wear ties on formal dress days.) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $9,800 |
| Tuition Notes | Contributing parishioner rate is $6.975/year K-8. |
| % on Financial Aid | 3% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 60% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Joyce Limber |
| Admissions Associate | Teresa Diaz |
| Endowment Size | $1 million |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 11 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 12 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Altar Serving, Be More Group, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, NJHS, PSIA, Robotics, Student Council, Visioneering Arts and Music Programs: Band, Choir, Musical |
School Notes
- St.Thomas Aquinas Catholic School strives to achieve academic excellence for all students in an atmosphere of Christian compassion and respect. Each child is considered a gift from God. Every child's spiritual, academic, physical, cultural and social development is viewed as a shared responsibility of the child, the parent and the teachers.
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School Reviews
| 5 My daughter has attended St. Thomas since PK-3 and is now in 2nd grade and for 5 years we have loved everything about this school. The academics and "specials" (art, music, PE, science, computer lab, library, etc) encourage a love of learning and my 2nd grader comes home telling me things that I don't remember learning until further in my schooling. All of the administrators and school leaders keep up with the latest in education and school safety and security and apply that to their campuses as soon as practicable. The Lower School Principal, Mrs. Roberts, is a gift to elementary education. She strives to create an environment of creative fun (dressing up in carpool line, installing a new playground, being a passionate supporter of the importance of recess) while ensuring that the academics stay top notch. My daughter has learned to be disciplined in her learning and her love of Christ through the amazing teachers. - Posted by Parent - nlittle |
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