St. Thomas More Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NC School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 280 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,000
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 2 / Jul. 31 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Thomas More Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Thomas More Academy
6	30
7	30
8	30
9	54
10	41
11	53
12	42

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Year Founded

2002

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Student Body

Total Students

280 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 24%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

70%

Average Class Size

25 students

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

Honors courses offered in HistoryHonors courses offered in Languages

Honors courses offered in LiteratureHonors courses offered in Math

Honors courses offered in Science

Average SAT score

1280

(Out of 1600)

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Feb. 2 / Jul. 31 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,000

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College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Stormy Noland

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryCross Fit

FencingSoccer

SwimmingTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

16 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Adoration SocietyAltar Servers Society

Debate TeamFencing Club

Future Farmers of AmericaJunior Classical League

NewspaperPro-Life Club

Robotics/Science OlympiadStudent Council

Women's ClubWriting Club

Yearbook Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Sacred Music ChoirTheater Program

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Crossfit

School Notes

A vibrant Catholic school in Raleigh, North Carolina, St. Thomas More Academy (STMA) provides an outstanding college preparatory education ordered to training leaders for the 21st century. Offering strong intellectual and personal formation in the Catholic tradition, STMA invites families who are seeking a truly excellent Catholic school.
Our superb faculty provide students an opportunity to engage in their studies and quickly discover that they can exceed their own expectations.
We develop the spiritual, academic, physical, and social person, the whole student, knowing that this is the course for effective leadership in society.
Students who engage our rich curriculum and formation leave for college as confident, capable, and contributing young adults.

School Motto: 'Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam'
School Mascot: Chancellors

Please visit the St. Thomas More Academy website for more information about admissions, FAQ, podcasts, athletics, clubs/extracurriculars, and the Catholic, Classical, College Prep curriculum.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Thomas More Academy cost?

St. Thomas More Academy's tuition is approximately $8,000 for private students.

What schools are St. Thomas More Academy often compared to?

St. Thomas More Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Cary Academy by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. Thomas More Academy offer?

St. Thomas More Academy offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Fit, Fencing, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Thomas More Academy's ranking?

St. Thomas More Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for St. Thomas More Academy?

The application deadline for St. Thomas More Academy is Feb. 2 / Jul. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 2 / Jul. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is St. Thomas More Academy located?

St. Thomas More Academy is located in the Northeast Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 6 other private schools located in Northeast Raleigh.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 1/14/2017

Wonderful school! Dedicated faculty provide an excellent formation.

- Posted by Parent - Temple

5 5/17/2016

Great school full of happy kids! They have 100% college placement into really strong colleges and a better faculty than most anywhere in Raleigh (except maybe Raleigh Charter)--and all this for a fraction of the cost that other area privates. Really comfortable school. I think it's a model for what a small prep day school should be.

- Posted by Parent - tegen

5 5/30/2013

Excellent! Our son had an exceptional high school experience. Perhaps the finest school in the region. A high quality and caring faculty. He leaves there fully prepared to be successful in college.

- Posted by Parent - ryeag

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The average private school tuition in Raleigh, NC is $13,660 for elementary schools and $15,670 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Raleigh, NC is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).