About the School
- St. Thomas More Elementary School in Paradise, CA serves 89 co–ed udents from preschool through eighth grade in an urban community.
- The California K–8 private school operates with a udent–teacher ratio of 18:1 and employs five teachers.
- The school has a Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
- Approximately 18.75% of the udent body represents students of color.
- Thomas More Elementary School is located near other private education options within 10 miles, including Upward International Schools and Chico Oaks Adventi School.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
89 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Thomas More Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Thomas More Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Thomas More Elementary School is Paradise Adventist Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Upward International Schools, Pines Academy Campus (4.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Chico Christian School (9.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
5699 Academy Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-6540
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
14098 Skyway
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-9448
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 418 students
Sports: 7
2801 Notre Dame Blvd
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-8989
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1859 Hooker Oak Ave
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 342-5043
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: K-1 | 75 students
Montessori School
814 Glenn St
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-5518
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
5699 Academy Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-6540
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
14098 Skyway
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-9448
Distance: 14.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students
Baptist
13539 Garner Ln
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 343-0555
Distance: 27.2 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 54 students
Mennonite
County Road 48 #8187
Glenn, CA 95943
(530) 934-4167
Distance: 28.3 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 12 students
Mennonite
75 Los Verjeles
Bangor, CA 95914
(530) 679-0411
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
14098 Skyway
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-9448
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 418 students
Sports: 7
2801 Notre Dame Blvd
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-8989
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1859 Hooker Oak Ave
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 342-5043
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: K-1 | 75 students
Montessori School
814 Glenn St
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-5518
Distance: 11.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 39 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
2869 Cohasset Road
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 518-4092
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 418 students
Sports: 7
2801 Notre Dame Blvd
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-8989
Distance: 12.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
435 Hazel Street
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-2502
Distance: 14.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students
Baptist
13539 Garner Ln
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 343-0555
Distance: 18.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
3785 Olive Highway
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 533-2888
Distance: 38.2 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 91 students
Christian
49 S Lindan Ave
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-0415
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Achieve Charter School Of Paradise Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
771 Elliott Rd.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 762-2599
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 762-2599
0.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 169 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Hometech Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6249 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-1171
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-1171
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 129 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Paradise Elearning Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5911 Maxwell Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Paradise Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5911 Maxwell Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 495 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Butte County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Orient St. Ste. 105
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-7411
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-7411
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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