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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 (2025)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,600
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 19, 2025

Student Body

Total Students
314 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
St. Thomas the Apostle School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
20 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Blue pants, khaki pants, jumpers, skirts

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
See website for tuition costs.
Application URL

Sports

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

  • School Motto: Teach Truth, Build Character, and Inspire Service.
  • 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!"
Source: Verified school update

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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,600
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Peoria County, IL is $15,085 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Peoria County, IL is 59% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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