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St. Thomas School

401 N Van Eps Ave
Madison, SD 57042

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Tel: (605) 256-4419

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St. Thomas School has daily religious instruction that permeates the learning experience.

Students form values necessary for responsible decision-making. St. Thomas School students experience success in state standardized achievement tests given every year.

We take pride in their many successes. St. Thomas School teachers view their work as both a career and a ministry.

The teacher's visible respect for each student, their confidence in your child's abilities, and their genuine concern consciously sets a standard for relationships among classmates.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked SD School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 74 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Year Founded

1929

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Student Body

Total Students

74 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 21%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$2,388-$2,933

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

St. Thomas School has daily religious instruction that permeates the learning experience. Students form values necessary for responsible decision-making. St. Thomas School students experience success in state standardized achievement tests given every year. We take pride in their many successes. St. Thomas School teachers view their work as both a career and a ministry. The teacher's visible respect for each student, their confidence in your child's abilities, and their genuine concern consciously sets a standard for relationships among classmates.

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked SD School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 74 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in South Dakota is $6,455 for elementary schools and $7,985 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in South Dakota is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).