St. Thomas the Apostle School
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 (2022-23)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Average class size: 16 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:
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Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
279 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
16 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Blue pants, khaki pants, jumpers, skirts
Blue pants, khaki pants, jumpers, skirts
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
See website for tuition costs.
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
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
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!"
Source: Verified school update
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Grades: NS-12 | 626 students 0.8 miles 3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
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