Igniting minds, faith, and dreams in the Catholic Jesuit tradition since 1904.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Thomas More School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia/Orton-Gillingham program
Year Founded
1904
Student Body
Total Students
255 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
computer club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Classes, Music Class
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Martial Arts, Ski and Snowboard Club
computer club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Classes, Music Class
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Martial Arts, Ski and Snowboard Club
School Notes
St. Thomas More Catholic School prepares students to be leaders in
a changing world through an interdisciplinary, literacy-based
education built upon three pillars:
1.SHARED FAITH
1.SHARED FAITH
- educates students about the Catholic faith
- promotes Christian values
- inspires students to work for peace and justice
- builds within each child a commitment to living an active faith life
- educates students about their local and global communities
- promotes service within the school and the larger community
- inspires students to volunteer their time, energy, and talent
- builds awareness of the world beyond self
- recognizes each student`s skill level and unique abilities
- promotes risk-taking and self-directed learning
- inspires students to be lifelong learners
- builds skills necessary for success in high school and beyond
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. Thomas More School offer?
St. Thomas More School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Thomas More School's ranking?
St. Thomas More School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Thomas More School?
The application deadline for St. Thomas More School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
View the St. Thomas More School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of School!
August 27, 2024 (Tuesday)
Fall Break K-8
October 17, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School for Kinders & 8th grade
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Thomas More School is St. Paul Academy & Summit School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mount Zion Temple (0.5 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: K-12 | 918 students 0.3 miles 1150 Goodrich Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-2451
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-2451
0.3
K-12
918
Mount Zion Temple
(Jewish)
Grades: PK-12 | 229 students 0.5 miles 1300 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-3881
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-3881
0.5
PK-12
229
Saint Peter Claver Catholic School![Saint Peter Claver Catholic School Photo]( "Saint Peter Claver Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 97 students 0.8 miles 1060 Central Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 621-2273
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 621-2273
0.8
PK-8
97
Grades: PK-K | 39 students 1 miles 1550 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 690-5327
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 690-5327
1
PK-K
39
Cretin Derham Hall
(Catholic)
Grades: 9-12 | 1,220 students 1.3 miles 550 Albert St S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 690-2443
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 690-2443
1.3
9-12
1,220
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