School's mission is to provide each child with spiritual, physical, emotional, academic growth and development, and to treat each child as if they were our own.
The goal of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Daycare is to prepare your child for the next step.
Feel free to stop by and ask for a tour of our facility.
Our schedule will support the needs of our working families.
All of our programs include breakfast and lunch. St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Daycare provides an Aftercare program at an additional cost if needed.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Thomas Aquinas School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1888
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
269 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Thomas Aquinas School's ranking?
St. Thomas Aquinas School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
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).
In what neighborhood is St. Thomas Aquinas School located?
St. Thomas Aquinas School is located in the Point Breeze neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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