St. Thomas More Cathedral School
At St Thomas More Cathedral School, our mission is to nurture and fulfill the spiritual, academic, social, and emotional promise of each child in accordance with the teachings of Jesus Christ and his holy Church.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,500
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Thomas More Cathedral School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Title I; Reading Resource
Year Founded
1941
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2006
Student Body
Total Students
404 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
(1 child, Catholic, registered in a parish rate). Non-Catholic rate for one child = $8250.
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Sea Perch, Various Enrichment Programs offered 3x/year
Arts and Music Programs:
Band Program, Choir
Sea Perch, Various Enrichment Programs offered 3x/year
Arts and Music Programs:
Band Program, Choir
School Notes
- At St. Thomas More Cathedral School, we believe that learning begins in a safe, faith-filled, and nurturing environment with high spiritual and academic standards. We believe that learning is a cooperative experience involving self-motivation, self-discipline, peer assistance, teacher direction, and parish support. We believe that learning occurs most successfully in an atmosphere of acceptance that allows the students to question, to experiment, and to take risks in pursuit of spiritual and academic excellence. We believe that students have different learning styles, talents, and abilities, and that each should be challenged to excel. We believe that teachers should teach with the love, respect and patience that Jesus did. Our teachers establish clear and reasonable expectations that challenge each student to reach his or her potential. We believe that students need a place of structure and order, with schedules and procedures that foster success. We belive in recognizing the diversity of our school and community while training all students to understand and appreciate our unity in the teachings of the Catholic Church. We believe learning is a life-long endeavor bringing us closer to knowing, loving and serving God consistently, despite an ever-changing world.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Thomas More Cathedral School cost?
St. Thomas More Cathedral School's tuition is approximately $6,500 for private students.
What schools are St. Thomas More Cathedral School often compared to?
St. Thomas More Cathedral Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saint Ann Catholic School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Thomas More Cathedral School offer?
St. Thomas More Cathedral School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Tennis, Volleyball and Winter Track.
What is St. Thomas More Cathedral School's ranking?
St. Thomas More Cathedral School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Thomas More Cathedral School?
The application deadline for St. Thomas More Cathedral School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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