St. Thomas Choir School
Tel:
(212) 247-3311
- Saint Thomas Choir School educates the boy choristers oftheSaint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys.
- Boys in grades three through eight board seven days aweekduring the academic year with the third grade participating inafive-day boarding plan.
- Boys are admitted from third grade through Christmas oftheirfifth grade year.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 3-8
- Students: 13 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. Thomas Choir School places among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal |
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-8 |
| Year Founded | 1919 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 13 students |
| Student Body Type | All-boys |
| % Students of Color | 64% State avg.: 29% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 1:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $15,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Full tuition is approx $15,000/year. Generous financial aid is available to qualifying families |
| % on Financial Aid | 90% |
| Admissions Director | Loraine Enlow |
| Admissions Associate | sscott@choirschool.org |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
School Notes
- St. Thomas Choir School inspires boys to invest the same zealintheir studies that they devote to their sacred music. Theunaffectedpursuit of excellence animates both endeavors,harmonizing in novelways as ideas and disciplines converse betweenthe two. A course ofstudy including English, Mathematics, Science,History, Languages(French and Latin), Music Theory, Visual Arts,Computers andTheology guides the development of faith and reasonin the pursuitof truth. A commitment to the essentials ofcommunication,computation, and rigorous thinking guards againstthe distractionsof fickle educational fashion. A dedicated facultyleads the boys indiscovery while encouraging practical habits ofthe mind for alifetime of growth. A young man graduates from St.Thomas with anexperience as rich as it is unique.
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to St. Thomas Choir School is Professional Children's School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school and preschool is The Ethical Culture School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New York Grades: PK-5 | 448 students
0.3 miles
33 Central Park West
New York, NY 10023
(718) 329-7341 0.3 PK-5
448 - New YorkThe Speyer Legacy SchoolSpecial Program EmphasisGrades: K-8 | 306 students
0.3 miles
925 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10019
(212) 581-4000 0.3 K-8
306 - New YorkJ G B Education ServicesSpecial Education SchoolGrades: K-8 | 50 students
0.4 miles
15 W 65th St 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10023
(212) 769-6215 0.4 K-8
50 - New York Grades: 6-12 | 185 students
0.4 miles
132 W 60th St
New York, NY 10023
(212) 582-3116 0.4 6-12
185 - New York Grades: NS-8 | 261 students
0.5 miles
456 W 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019
(212) 246-4784 0.5 NS-8
261
School Reviews
| 5 The Saint Thomas Choir School (STCS) is an extremely unique place, with its only true "sister" school being the Westminster Abbey Choir School in London. I graduated from the school in 1981 and also had the pleasure of being a parent of a student at the school as well. My son graduated in 2013 and recently graduated from high school. This Fall he is entering the Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ. The STCS is very different today than it was when I graduated thirty-six years ago. It has adapted with the times and become a much more welcoming environment for families of students. The school, under the leadership of its headmaster, Rev. Charles Wallace, continues to thrive, even in the face of significant challenges in recent years. The choir director, Daniel Hyde, is settling in quite well, having taken the reins after the sudden and unexpected death of the former director, John Scott. The continuity of the school, which celebrates its 100th year in 2019, is a testament to the strength of the leadership and the enduring value that the school offers its students.As a board member of the school`s Alumni Association, I continue to be strongly impressed by this wonderful school even now, forty years after starting as a young chorister and student. I welcome any interested parent of a prospective student to contact me directly regarding STCS. As both an active alumnus and parent of a recent graduate, I can personally attest to the value of this school. Feel free to contact me directly at newsomechad@yahoo.com. We have a saying about the Choir School, one which transcends any particular period in which you, or your child, attend the school. More important than any one person, it is simply stated that the school offers an The Opportunity of a Lifetime. Just as my wife and I did for our son, I would encourage you to look into this special place for your son.Chad Newsome, Class of 1981Parent of 2013 graduate - Posted by Student/Alumni - Chad Newsome |
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