St. Thomas the Apostle School provides an environment in which the Catholic faith would be taught and modeled.
The founders, especially Father Dolan, wanted to insure that the parish children would learn the tenets of the Catholic faith.
Their hope was that the faith would flourish into future generations.
Although the school has undergone physical changes, its basic purpose remains the same.
The current faculty, consisting of five full time Sisters of Saint Joseph and 25 lay teachers and staff, continues to maintain the high standards of teaching which have been the hallmark of St.
Thomas faculties in the past. Teachers are state certified, with many having obtained a Master's degree, and others currently taking courses for this same degree.
The mission of St. Thomas the Apostle School community is to create a peaceful, Catholic, educational environment which gives viable witness to the living of the gospels.
Our goal is to help each student become a productive, responsible, Christ-like member of society.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
245 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. Thomas the Apostle School provides an environment in which the Catholic faith would be taught and modeled. The founders, especially Father Dolan, wanted to insure that the parish children would learn the tenets of the Catholic faith. Their hope was that the faith would flourish into future generations. Although the school has undergone physical changes, its basic purpose remains the same. The current faculty, consisting of five full time Sisters of Saint Joseph and 25 lay teachers and staff, continues to maintain the high standards of teaching which have been the hallmark of St. Thomas faculties in the past. Teachers are state certified, with many having obtained a Master's degree, and others currently taking courses for this same degree. The mission of St. Thomas the Apostle School community is to create a peaceful, Catholic, educational environment which gives viable witness to the living of the gospels. Our goal is to help each student become a productive, responsible, Christ-like member of society.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Thomas The Apostle School?
The application deadline for St. Thomas The Apostle School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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