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 (2022)
- 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
Top Rankings
St. Thomas Aquinas School ranks 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.: 22%
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)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
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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