St. Thomas School
Tel:
(425)454-5880
- At St. Thomas School, we believe our students will change the world.
- We believe our mission to develop responsible citizens of a global society is more important than ever before.
- We believe that learners and leaders must exemplify strength of character, academic excellence, and community engagement.
- St. Thomas School is for those families that value leadership, character, and community as essential components of their child's education.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 343 students
- Acceptance rate: 41%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
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St. Thomas School places among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Student Body Largest student body
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Other school association(s) NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1951 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost Notes | Cost varies by program. |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 343 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 36% State avg.: 23% |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 71% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Uniforms) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition varies by grade levels. 2-Day Preschool: $8,960 3-Day Preschool: $11,550 5-Day Preschool & PreKindergarten: $16,120 Kindergarten: $28,090 Grades 1-4: $29,320 Grades 5-8: $30,600 |
| % on Financial Aid | 13% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $17,665 |
| Acceptance Rate | 41% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Emily Honig |
| Admissions Associate | Nancy Hunter |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 9 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess, Cooking Classes, Falcon's Ledge Middle School Club, Robotics, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Chorus, Drama, Piano Lessons, Voice Lessons |
School Notes
- Founded in 1951, STS is one of the most established independent schools in Washington state and features a highly regarded curriculum that prepares students to excel at future endeavors while honoring the school`s long-standing core values. STS sets students up for success and its graduates are consistently accepted to outstanding secondary education programs.
- STS tailors the preschool through 8th grade journey for students through its personalized learning model by identifying their strengths, areas for growth, personal passions, and aspirations. As a Microsoft Showcase School, technology is woven into every grade and every subject by leveraging innovative learning tools, including a 1:1 laptop program, collaboration tools such as Office 365 and interactive white boards, and the school`s LEED Gold Certified campus.
- St. Thomas School`s focus on character permeates school life all day, every day. We nurture students` character and spiritual intelligence in accordance to our core virtues: gratitude, responsibility, respect, courage, integrity, tolerance, compassion, perseverance, and generosity. We commit to character education, guiding our students to have a deep appreciation and awareness for all those around them, so that they may learn to live, lead, and serve with integrity, generosity, and compassion. At STS, our educational journey addresses the holistic needs of children, academically, socially, physically, and emotionally.
- Teachers, administration, staff, parents, and students are all in the process of acquiring new knowledge and skills every day. We work hard to nurture a learning environment in which ALL members of the school feel secure in taking risks, asking questions, and exploring new alternatives.
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Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to St. Thomas School is Bellevue Christian School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sacred Heart School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is Sacred Heart School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bellevue Grades: PK-8 | 412 students
0.8 miles
9450 N.E. 14th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425)451-1773 0.8 PK-8
412 - BellevueBellevue Christian School(Christian)Grades: NS-12 | 1037 students
0.9 miles
1601 98th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425)454-4402 0.9 NS-12
1037 - BellevueEastside AcademyAlternative School (Christian)Grades: 9-12 | 45 students
1.3 miles
1717 Bellevue Way Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425)452-9920 1.3 9-12
45 - BellevueBright Horizons-downtown BellevueDaycare / PreschoolGrades: PK-K | 39 students
1.4 miles
505 106th Ave Ne Ste 100
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425)450-1303 1.4 PK-K
39 - Bellevue Grades: PK-5 | 20 students
1.6 miles
1934 108th Avenue NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425)213-5629 1.6 PK-5
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