Saint Thomas the Apostle School is its proud tradition as a Catholic institution.
Our focus is not only on academically educating our students but also on developing each child to the fullest extent socially, emotionally, and spiritually.
In a religious atmosphere, based upon the Gospel, we strive to create a strong sense of self-awareness and respect for each other.
This helps to eliminate the boundaries stereotyped by race, religion, social, or economic classifications.
Our mission is to inspire and nourish our students with Catholic tradition in a program focused on the life and teaching of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
It is through numerous liturgical events during the school year that our mission to foster academic excellence and moral character is achieved.
Saint Thomas faculty and staff hope to help our students realized what the real spirit of Christian community can do for each other.
Through support, respect, and a spirit of cooperation, the faculty and staff are committed to demonstrating a positive Christian presence.
Here at Saint Thomas, our programs are structured to meet most of the problem solving and reasoning skills needed in social and academic situations.
The faculty and staff provide strategies and learning techniques to help develop a responsible, independent learner.
At Saint Thomas the Apostle, the faculty always welcomes the principal to oversee the activities and techniques that they use in their classrooms.
The faculty strives to be open minded with the principal's recommendation to further better the learning environment ocese of Allentown.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Thomas The Apostle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2019
Student Body
Total Students
308 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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 Pennsylvania for: 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).
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