The Catholic Community of Saint Thomas Aquinas Grade School is a partnership of parents, teachers, staff, students, and all parishioners that strive to nurture the growth of the whole child in a Catholic, faith-based environment.
We seek to promote academic excellence in a safe and nurturing environment while fostering responsibility, positive discipline, service to others, and life-long learning.
We believe the role of Saint Thomas Aquinas Grade School is to provide a holistic Catholic environment that serves the mind, body, and soul of each child.
Within this environment, basic intellectual skills are developed, religious traditions are celebrated, and students are prepared to live in and make a vital contribution to a changing society.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked AZ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
425 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
46%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
![St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Student By Grade St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Student By Grade](http://images1.privateschoolreview.com/charts/34000/33998/st-thomas-aquinas-catholic-school-chart-vcG5d1.png)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School's ranking?
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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