About the School
- St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool & Kindergarten welcomes children ages 2 - 5 years of age.
- A variety of 2, 3, 4 and 5-day classes are available monday through friday.
- The child's day begins at 9:30 AM and includes both teacher directed and child-selected activities.
- Once a week all children participate in Bible Buddies and Musical Movement.
- Science-To-Go is offered to three year olds, Pre-K and Kindergarten children.
- Throughout the year, special guests and activities enrich the child's preschool day.
- St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool teachers are degreed and experienced.
- Each classroom is staffed with a teacher and an aide and offers a warm, nurturing environment.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
144 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 27%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool & Kindergarten welcomes children ages 2 - 5 years of age. A variety of 2, 3, 4 and 5-day classes are available monday through friday. The child's day begins at 9:30 AM and includes both teacher directed and child-selected activities. Once a week all children participate in Bible Buddies and Musical Movement. Science-To-Go is offered to three year olds, Pre-K and Kindergarten children. Throughout the year, special guests and activities enrich the child's preschool day. St. Thomas Aquinas Preschool teachers are degreed and experienced. Each classroom is staffed with a teacher and an aide and offers a warm, nurturing environment.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Thomas Aquinas School?
The application deadline for St. Thomas Aquinas School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Thomas Aquinas School is St. Katharine Drexel School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Little Jems Childrens Center (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Daycare / Preschool
1305 State Rd
Croydon, PA 19021
(215) 788-6416
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students
Alternative School
3436 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 642-3088
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
525 Veterans Highway
Bristol, PA 19007
(215) 788-0011
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
2354 Galloway Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 633-7717
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students
Sports: 16
All-boys (Catholic)
2429 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 639-2102
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students
Alternative School
3436 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 642-3088
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students
Sports: 16
All-boys (Catholic)
2429 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 639-2102
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 202 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 13
Episcopal
350 Riverbank
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-3500
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 94 students
Baptist
3351 Richlieu Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 639-5433
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 70 students
Sports: 2
Special Education School
3380 Byberry Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 637-8235
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students
Alternative School
3436 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 642-3088
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
5340 Hulmeville Road
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 639-9488
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 202 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 13
Episcopal
350 Riverbank
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-3500
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students
Assembly of God
2990 Street Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 639-7000
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Catholic
1704 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 639-3456
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Daycare / Preschool
1305 State Rd
Croydon, PA 19021
(215) 788-6416
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
525 Veterans Highway
Bristol, PA 19007
(215) 788-0011
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
2354 Galloway Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 633-7717
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
5340 Hulmeville Road
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 639-9488
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 202 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 13
Episcopal
350 Riverbank
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-3500
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Miles
Quick Facts
Nehaunsey Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
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4/
Bottom 50%10
415 Swedesboro Road
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
(856) 224-4900
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
(856) 224-4900
9311.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 137 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Broad Street Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
255 West Broad St
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
(856) 224-4900
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
(856) 224-4900
9311.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Loudenslager Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Baird Ave
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2228
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2228
9312.2 miles
Gr: 3-6 | 330 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Paulsboro High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
670 N Delaware St
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2222
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2222
9312.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Paulsboro Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
670 N Delaware Street
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2222
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2222
9312.3 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 155 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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