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St. Thomas the Apostle School

4229 N Monroe Avenue Peoria Heights, IL 61616

Tel: (309) 685-2533

school.stthomaspeoria.org

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 272 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,600
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 272 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,600
Average class size: 20 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 Illinois 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	55
Kind	30
1	27
2	32
3	21
4	26
5	23
6	20
7	20
8	18

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Fri. May 28, 2027

School Motto

Teach Truth, Build Character, and Inspire Service.

Student Body

Total Students

272 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Blue pants, khaki pants, jumpers, skirts

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,600

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Tuition Notes

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Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

GolfSoccer

SoftballTrack and Field

Volleyball

Colors

Maroon and white

School Mascot

Comet

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubRobotics

Scholastic BowlStudent Council

Arts and Music Programs:

BandChoir

Spring Musical

Other Activities:

Speech TeamSpelling Bee

School Notes

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School, a ministry of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, strives to educate the whole person through academic excellence and faith formation.
We are a Christ centered community working to build the Kingdom of God.
We teach truth, build character, and inspire service.
St. Thomas School is a place "Where everyone matters and counts!".

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School, a ministry of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, strives to educate the whole person through academic excellence and faith formation. We are a Christ centered community working to build the Kingdom of God. We teach truth, build character, and inspire service. St. Thomas School is a place "Where everyone matters and counts!"

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Thomas the Apostle School cost?

St. Thomas the Apostle School's tuition is approximately $5,600 for private students.

What sports does St. Thomas the Apostle School offer?

St. Thomas the Apostle School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball. St. Thomas the Apostle School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.

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

St. Thomas the Apostle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Most sports offered.

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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The average private school tuition in Peoria County, IL is $6,794 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).