St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool

302 S 2nd St Waterford, WI 53185
www.saintthomaswaterford.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked WI School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool Photo #1 - Classroom
St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool Photo #2 - Classroom

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked WI School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:

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Attribute
School History

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1849
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 35%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$40 per day for full-day, $30 for half-day
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Erika Rondeau
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School Notes

  • St. Thomas Aquinas is a developmentally appropriate Catholic preschool for children ages 3 to 5.
  • We, the St. Thomas Aquinas School community, as part of our parish and the larger church, believe in the Trinity, Catholic/Christian values, and the dignity of all.
  • We believe parents are the primary teachers of their children, and we, the school, support the efforts of the family.
  • We strive to meet the individual's spiritual, intellectual, psychological, and physical needs.
  • We are called to worship as a faith community, model and teach Gospel values, and enhance the child's faith development through the traditions of a Catholic education.
  • St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool is a Catholic-based program, offering a curriculum and environment that nurtures the spiritual, social, emotional, and intellectual development of each child.
  • Our program offers center-based learning activities that include reading, language, writing, science, math, religion, dramatic play, music, small motor manipulatives, blocks, art, sensory table skills, and large motor skills. We use the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum as well as My Big World and Discovering God's Child for religion.
  • Our goal is to cultivate an intentional preschool program for your child to grow in all areas of development.These are very important years in your child's development, and we want to help foster the needs of each child as they grow and develop in our program preparing them for Kindergarten. Communication is key between our families and staff, and we are here to talk with you anytime. We look forward to having you join our STA Preschool family and look forward to the memories we will make.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool?
The acceptance rate of St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 90%.
What is St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool's ranking?
St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool?
The application deadline for St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Racine County, WI is $11,384 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Racine County, WI is 95% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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