The High School Of Saint Thomas More (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 210 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

The High School Of Saint Thomas More ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The High School Of Saint Thomas More
9	56
10	49
11	46
12	59

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

2000

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2014

Student Body

Total Students

210 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

21%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

48%

Average Class Size

15 students

Average SAT score

1062

(Out of 1600)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

khaki, colored polos, plaid skirts

Number of AP Courses

9 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,155 for Catholics; $12,205 for Non-Catholics; $16,405 for International Students

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Tuition Notes

Dependent on religious affiliation

% on Financial Aid

35%

Admissions Director

Mrs. Erica Sherman

Sports

Total Sports Offered

13 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballGolf

SoccerSoftball

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

School Mascot

Sammy The Saber

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

19 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Art ClubChess Club

Film ClubInteract Club

International ClubLatin Club

Math ClubModel United Nations

National Honor SocietyPing Pong Club

Play More "P.M" Music ClubSaber Pack

Scholastic BowlScience Olympiad

Spanish Honors Society

Arts and Music Programs:

Adoration ChoirDrama Department

MadrigalsSound Tech Team

School Notes

Mission Statement: The High School of Saint Thomas More exists to assist parents in forming students spiritually, morally, intellectually and physically in a Christ-centered atmosphere of love, respect and reverence consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, sending them forth to fulfill their baptismal call as His disciples in the world.

The High School of Saint Thomas More is a community of students, administrators, faculty, staff and families who are committed to teaching the Catholic Faith and providing a strong program of education and formation which reflects the best of those current educational principles and practices consistent with the Teaching Magisterium of the Catholic Church. The High School of Saint Thomas More is committed to the development of its students spiritually, morally, intellectually, and physically in an atmosphere of respect and reverence that will enable them to fulfill their Baptismal Call to witness to Jesus Christ in the modern world.

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The High School Of Saint Thomas More is often viewed alongside schools like Judah Christian School by visitors of our site.

What sports does The High School Of Saint Thomas More offer?

The High School Of Saint Thomas More offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. The High School Of Saint Thomas More is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.

What is The High School Of Saint Thomas More's ranking?

The High School Of Saint Thomas More ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for The High School Of Saint Thomas More?

The application deadline for The High School Of Saint Thomas More is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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