St. Thomas More School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MO School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 525 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,400
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Thomas More School
Pre-K	39
Kind	60
1	44
2	53
3	49
4	50
5	73
6	40
7	51
8	66

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School Motto

To ensure that all aspects of Saint Thomas More are committed to welcoming all of God’s children.

Student Body

Total Students

525 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,400

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

St. Thomas More School provides a safe learning environment in which I, as a unique child of God, strive to become the person that God intends for me to be through academic achievement and acts of justice, love and service based in our Catholic religious beliefs.
Catholic education is an expression of the mission entrusted by Jesus to the Church He founded.
Through education, the Church seeks to prepare its members to proclaim the Good News and to translate this proclamation into action.
Education at St. Thomas More, through systematic study of Catholic doctrine, is communal, faith-based in the Gospel, and person-centered.
The St. Thomas More School is a community created to help each person grow to his/her fullest potential in faith, in expression of faith through worship, in skill development, in human interaction, in human interdependence, and in service to mankind.

St. Thomas More School provides a safe learning environment in which I, as a unique child of God, strive to become the person that God intends for me to be through academic achievement and acts of justice, love and service based in our Catholic religious beliefs. Catholic education is an expression of the mission entrusted by Jesus to the Church He founded. Through education, the Church seeks to prepare its members to proclaim the Good News and to translate this proclamation into action. Education at St. Thomas More, through systematic study of Catholic doctrine, is communal, faith-based in the Gospel, and person-centered. The St. Thomas More School is a community created to help each person grow to his/her fullest potential in faith, in expression of faith through worship, in skill development, in human interaction, in human interdependence, and in service to mankind.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Sarah Mallon, Class of 2010 -
- Tim Waris, Class of 2005 -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Thomas More School cost?

St. Thomas More School's tuition is approximately $7,400 for private students.

Who are famous alumni from St. Thomas More School?

St. Thomas More School famous alumni include: Sarah Mallon, Class of 2010 and Tim Waris, Class of 2005.

What is St. Thomas More School's ranking?

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

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).

In what neighborhood is St. Thomas More School located?

St. Thomas More School is located in the South Kansas City neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 6 other private schools located in South Kansas City.

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The average private school tuition in Kansas City, MO is $13,075 for elementary schools and $15,086 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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