St. Thomas More Catholic School

www.stmcsnc.org

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)

Top Ranked NC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Students: 364 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,950
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Cognia

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.: 20%

Students by Grade

St. Thomas More Catholic School Student By Grade

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)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,950

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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, 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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Quick Stats (2021)

Top Ranked NC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Students: 364 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,950
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in North Carolina is $8,954 for elementary schools and $10,499 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in North Carolina is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).