St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School was founded in 1977, as a mission of the Dominican Sisters of Nashville, Tennessee, St. Cecilia Congregation.
Our mission is to provide a Christ-centered learning environment that fosters truth through knowledge and educates the whole child-intellectually, spiritually, and socially. We provide focused, challenging Pre-K through Eighth Grade program, including algebra, Spanish, fine arts, technology training, science lab, library, and noncredit enrichment courses.
Additional advanced placement classes are available through the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math program offered on-site by Johns Hopkins, Center for Talented Youth.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,957
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Language-based
Year Founded
1977
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a
Student Body
Total Students
446 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
52%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
Average Class Size
26 students
Number of AP Courses
3 courses
Advanced Courses
Engineering and Math courses offered on-side through Johns Hopkins, Science, Technology
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform shirt and pants/skirts
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Several tuition rates exist. $7957 is for Catholic families registered in one of our three parishes. Rates for non-parishioners and non-Catholics are available upon request.
% on Financial Aid
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Ms. Karen Cardinale
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Middle School Musical
Middle School Musical
School Notes
- St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School was founded in 1977, as a mission of the Dominican Sisters of Nashville, Tennessee, St. Cecilia Congregation. Our mission is to provide a Christ-centered learning environment that fosters truth through knowledge and educates the whole child-intellectually, spiritually, and socially. We provide focused, challenging Pre-K through 8th Grade program, including algebra, Spanish, fine arts, technology training, science lab, library, and noncredit enrichment courses.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School cost?
St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School's tuition is approximately $7,957 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School?
The acceptance rate of St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
What sports does St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School offer?
St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School's ranking?
St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School?
The application deadline for St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 2/24/2020
Aquinas has excellent academic programs and teachers. Students start taking Spanish twice a week starting in the 1st grade. My son has loved learning Spanish. Students also have art, music, computer, and library during the week. There are many extracurricular activities offered and the Extend Day staff are amazing! We love Aquinas!
5 2/11/2020
My 2 sons attended this school since the Pre-K to 8th grade. It gave them a good Catholic foundation. I pray that the values they learned at Aquinas stay with them for a lifetime. It can be a challenge for working parents to spend enough time every day (especially on school days) instilling values, but sending our kids to Aquinas has been comforting so that they practice the virtues in their everyday life. They have a strong STEM, athletics, arts, and music programs. However, limited in the special needs resources.
5 1/27/2020
This is a wonderful school. The school leadership and staff are dedicated to providing a great education to your child.
5 1/27/2020
My family has had an extremely positive experience at Aquinas. The staff have always made my children and me feel extremely welcome and valued within the community. The other parents are very nice. My children have had interesting projects to work on, and we've particularly loved the STEM program.
5 1/27/2020
Aquinas is the best! We could not be happier with or choice to have our kids attend this amazing school. The teachers are engaged; the students are of good character and the administration really cares about the families!
5 1/27/2020
St Thomas Aquinas is a rigorous option for a middle school as it has Stem and Robotics and also higher-level English classes. It is a great choice also if you want to develop the spiritual side of your child and help them to learn discipline in all they do. One thing I absolutely love is that my child can pray all the time, as I know that prayer changes things! My child loves math and loves his science classes, he has had amazing learning in English and also grammar which is a class that I wish I had as a kid! Did I say there are some great teachers at Aquinas (Ms. Manley, Ms. Reale, Ms. Sause, Ms. Mendell, Ms. Zengierski, just to name a few. Aquinas has amazing plays and also for the musical side my son has thoroughly enjoyed the band and you can also participate in Honor Band. There is an awesome field trip for the band participants that they all really look forward to. As a parent no matter where your child goes it is important to stay involved and visible as this is important for your child's growth and development. This is my 3rd child through middle school. We made the right decision!
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