Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked MA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Thomas The Apostle School
About the School
- 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 (26-27)
- Top Ranked MA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Thomas The Apostle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1932
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring Greatness In Every Child From Preschool to Grade Eight
Student Body
Total Students
239 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 32%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
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
What is St. Thomas The Apostle School's ranking?
St. Thomas The Apostle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Oldest founding date.
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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