St. Thomas More Catholic School
Tel:
(919) 942-6242
- As a Mission of The Catholic Community of St. Thomas More, we provide an exceptional education for each learner in a God-centered environment, through a community focused on spiritual development, academic pursuits, and service to others.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 364 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,950
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. Thomas More Catholic School places among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) AdvancED |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | as per assessment and parent meeting |
| Year Founded | 1964 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 364 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 24% State avg.: 18% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 20% |
| Average Class Size | 22 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (See downloadable parent/student agreement for uniform details) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $7,950 |
| Tuition Notes | higher tuition for non-parish families, lower tuition for PreK and 3 year old program. |
| Acceptance Rate | 95% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Beth Ferrel |
| Admissions Associate | Linda Raymond |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 8 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 3 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | battle of the books, chess, chorus |
School Notes
- Students must have positive recommendations from sending school, and work at or near grade level in all subject areas. Any exceptions to that will fall under an accommodations review to determine the best match between a student's special needs and the capacity of our resources.
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