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

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About the School

Of the four religious schools on Brotherhood Way, St. Thomas More, the largest, is the Catholic School.
Expansion at St. Thomas More will encompass a permanent facility for our kindergarten, replacing the portable classrooms now housing that grade, the addition of a pre-school, a library/media centre, a science/art instruction area, a fully fitted kitchen and a large multi-purpose meeting area for use by the school, the Archdiocese, and the wider community.
Kindergarten program at St. Thomas More School has a decidedly academic approach.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 297 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,100
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Thomas More Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Thomas More Elementary School
Pre-K	26
Kind	44
1	27
2	30
3	27
4	20
5	34
6	21
7	33
8	35

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Student Body

Total Students

297 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

87%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,100

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Thomas More Elementary School cost?

St. Thomas More Elementary School's tuition is approximately $10,100 for private students.

What is St. Thomas More Elementary School's ranking?

St. Thomas More Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.

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).

In what neighborhood is St. Thomas More Elementary School located?

St. Thomas More Elementary School is located in the Lakeshore neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in Lakeshore.

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