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

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 137 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,266
Acceptance rate: 100%
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 California 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
Nursery	11
Pre-K	14
Kind	10
1	7
2	8
3	6
4	10
5	19
6	12
7	20
8	20

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1952

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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School Motto

“The king's good servant, but God's first.”

Student Body

Total Students

137 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

94%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

40%

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,266

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Tuition Notes

Parishioner Rate

% on Financial Aid

11%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,000

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Mary Helen Lazo

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Flag FootballVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

CheerleadingChess Club

ChoirCYO Sports

Liturgical DanceMusic

ScoutsStudent Government

School Notes

Saint Thomas More School in Alhambra is known for its legacy of faith, its excellence in education and it tradition of Christian Leadership.

The goal of Saint Thomas More School is to teach young people to integrate Christian values into all aspects of life and encourage them to grow in their relationships with God, in their self-worth, and in their respect for one another. We provide students with educational and social skills needed to be active, productive members of the Church and community. School-Wide Goals
to teach Christ-centered values
to maintain a qualified teaching staff
to foster Christian leadership in service
to involve parents in partnership
to foster respect for cultural diversity

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 $4,266 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Thomas More School?

The acceptance rate of St. Thomas More School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

What sports does St. Thomas More School offer?

St. Thomas More School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Flag Football and Volleyball.

What is St. Thomas More School's ranking?

St. Thomas More School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color 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).

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