St. Thomas Lutheran School

21211 Detroit Rd Rocky River, OH 44116
www.stls.net

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • St. Thomas Early Childhood Center is prepared to be a blessing to you and your children.
  • Now enrolling for Kindergarten! With Christ-centered education, we not only strive to achieve academic excellence, but we also work to assist parents with the spiritual training of their children since it is critical that we work together as a team.
  • Our primary purpose and obligation is to develop in our students such Christ-like attitudes, habits, and skills which are necessary to train the heart, the head, and the hands to be a Christian example to all around him.
  • The child has certain basic needs: spiritual, physical, mental, social, emotional, and aesthetic.
  • These need to be satisfied so that the child can live as a free responsible being in Christ, seeking in all things the perfect praise and glory of the risen Lord.
  • When certain psychological conditions are recognized, such as individual differences, readiness, motivations, purposes and interests, meaning and repetition, the child can learn.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1945
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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School Notes

  • St. Thomas Early Childhood Center is prepared to be a blessing to you and your children. With Christ-centered education, we not only strive to achieve academic excellence, but we also work to assist parents with the spiritual training of their children since it is critical that we work together as a team. Our primary purpose and obligation is to develop in our students such Christ-like attitudes, habits, and skills which are necessary to train the heart, the head, and the hands to be a Christian example to all around him. The child has certain basic needs: spiritual, physical, mental, social, emotional, and aesthetic. These need to be satisfied so that the child can live as a free responsible being in Christ, seeking in all things the perfect praise and glory of the risen Lord. When certain psychological conditions are recognized, such as individual differences, readiness, motivations, purposes and interests, meaning and repetition, the child can learn.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • John Smith, Class of 1980, Renowned Scientist -
    • Jane Doe, Class of 1995, Acclaimed Author -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Thomas Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Ruffing Montessori School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from St. Thomas Lutheran School?
St. Thomas Lutheran School famous alumni include: John Smith, Class of 1980, Renowned Scientist and Jane Doe, Class of 1995, Acclaimed Author.
When is the application deadline for St. Thomas Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Thomas Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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