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Thomas Merton Academy (Closed 2000)

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Thomas Merton Academy is certified by the Kentucky State Department of Education.

TMA has also completed the Kentucky Non-Public School Certification Process.

Our school holds memberships in the National Catholic Educational Association and the Kentucky Middle School Association.

Our school has built a tradition of academic achievement that addresses the different learning styles of our students.

The primary purpose of the clustered school of Thomas Merton Academy is to respond to the educational and spiritual needs of our children by sharing the faith values of the Catholic Church in a quality academic context.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

183 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 13%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Thomas Merton Academy?

The application deadline for Thomas Merton Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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