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St. Thomas The Apostle School

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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 Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 239 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1932

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Student Body

Total Students

239 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Motto: Inspiring Greatness In Every Child From Preschool to Grade Eight

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)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 239 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Hampden County, MA is $24,168 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Hampden County, MA is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).