St. Thomas Aquinas School
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School serves children in the Hough, Glenville, Superior/St. Clare, and Greater Cleveland area.
We are dedicated to academic excellence and committed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked OH School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Students: 218 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,750
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: May. 30 / Aug. 1
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St. Thomas Aquinas School places among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Specific Learning Disabilities
Year Founded
1929
Student Body
Total Students
218 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Boys- Khaki or Black Pants, White shirts and ties. Girls- Red/Green Plaid skirts, Khaki Pants, White blouses)
(Boys- Khaki or Black Pants, White shirts and ties. Girls- Red/Green Plaid skirts, Khaki Pants, White blouses)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
May. 30 / Aug. 1
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Accept vouchers from CSTP for Cleveland Residents & EdChoice Scholarships for surrounding Suburbs.
financial aide offered
% on Financial Aid
99%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,650
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Portia Gadson
Admissions Associate
Yvonne Williamson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, French Club, Kindness Club, NBA Math Hoops, Praise Dancers, STEM Club, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Drum Club
Chess Club, French Club, Kindness Club, NBA Math Hoops, Praise Dancers, STEM Club, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Drum Club
School Notes
- St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School serves children in the Hough, Glenville, Superior/St. Clare, and Greater Cleveland area. We are dedicated to academic excellence and committed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Better Together School in 2019-2020 school year
- Split- Gender classes in Grades 6-8
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The nearest high school to St. Thomas Aquinas School is St. Martin De Porres High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Francis School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is KinderCare Learning Center at University Circle (1.1 miles away)
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