St. Thomas The Apostle School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 390 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,480
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Thomas The Apostle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Thomas The Apostle School
Pre-K	35
Kind	38
1	37
2	35
3	36
4	40
5	45
6	43
7	33
8	48

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Grade 8 has 48 students and is the largest grade, above Grade 7’s 33.

Year Founded

1959

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2018

School Motto

Do it All for the Glory of God

Student Body

Total Students

390 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

40%

State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

22 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform purchased at Flynn & O

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,480

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Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Ms. Joanne Kowit

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

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BaseballBasketball

Soccer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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Art ClubDrama Club

Tennis Clinic

School Notes

St. Thomas School stresses the value of self-discipline and commitment.
Faculty and staff are role models who share their faith, talents, and time.
The students of St. Thomas School are guided daily in the practice of their faith.
As a faith community, we emphasize those values that encourage students to accept others rather than exclude them, to understand the difference between right and wrong, and to commit themselves to serve God by serving others.
A Catholic education is a challenging education.
High standards, strong motivation, effective discipline and an atmosphere of caring combine to foster excellence.

St. Thomas School stresses the value of self-discipline and commitment. Faculty and staff are role models who share their faith, talents, and time. The students of St. Thomas School are guided daily in the practice of their faith. As a faith community, we emphasize those values that encourage students to accept others rather than exclude them, to understand the difference between right and wrong, and to commit themselves to serve God by serving others. A Catholic education is a challenging education. High standards, strong motivation, effective discipline and an atmosphere of caring combine to foster excellence.

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How much does St. Thomas The Apostle School cost?

St. Thomas The Apostle School's tuition is approximately $4,480 for private students.

What schools are St. Thomas The Apostle School often compared to?

St. Thomas The Apostle School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Ambrose School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Thomas The Apostle School?

The acceptance rate of St. Thomas The Apostle School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.

What sports does St. Thomas The Apostle School offer?

St. Thomas The Apostle School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball and Soccer.

What is St. Thomas The Apostle School's ranking?

St. Thomas The Apostle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.

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).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 8/16/2016

I am a parent of 3 alumni of this school. I am very proud to have had my children attend. Their education as well as their faith was reinforced every day. My children are well balanced and educated individuals because of their base learning at St. Thomas.

- Posted by Parent - geric

5 8/26/2014

i am currently a student at St.Thomas. I believe it is a great school and the teachers really push you hard to do the best of your ability

- Posted by Student/Alumni - lola7

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Middlesex County, NJ is $11,521 for elementary schools and $18,374 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Middlesex County, NJ is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).