St. Thomas More School

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked MN School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia/Orton-Gillingham program
Year Founded
1904

Student Body

Total Students
255 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
St. Thomas More School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
computer club

Arts and Music Programs:
Art Classes, Music Class

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Martial Arts, Ski and Snowboard Club

School Notes

St. Thomas More Catholic School prepares students to be leaders in a changing world through an interdisciplinary, literacy-based education built upon three pillars:

1.SHARED FAITH
  • educates students about the Catholic faith
  • promotes Christian values
  • inspires students to work for peace and justice
  • builds within each child a commitment to living an active faith life
2. SERVICE
  • educates students about their local and global communities
  • promotes service within the school and the larger community
  • inspires students to volunteer their time, energy, and talent
  • builds awareness of the world beyond self
3. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
  • recognizes each student`s skill level and unique abilities
  • promotes risk-taking and self-directed learning
  • inspires students to be lifelong learners
  • builds skills necessary for success in high school and beyond
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Thomas More School offer?
St. Thomas More School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Thomas More School's ranking?
St. Thomas More School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Thomas More School?
The application deadline for St. Thomas More School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

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Event
Date
First Day of School!
August 27, 2024 (Tuesday)
Fall Break K-8
October 17, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School for Kinders & 8th grade
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked MN School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Saint Paul, MN is $12,767 for elementary schools and $22,203 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Saint Paul, MN is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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