St. Thomas the Apostle School
Tel:
(309) 685-2533
- 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!".
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 282 students
- Average class size: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. Thomas the Apostle School places among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) AdvancED |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 282 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 4% State avg.: 32% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 90% |
| Average Class Size | 21 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Blue pants, khaki pants, jumpers, skirts) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | See website for tuition costs. |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 9 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 12 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Geography Bee, Speech Team, Spelling Bee Club or Organization: Chess Club, Electronic Playground, Girl/Boy Scouts, Robotics, Scholastic Bowl, Student Council Arts and Music Programs: Band, Choir, Spring Musical |
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!"
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