St. Thomas More School provides a safe learning environment in which I, as a unique child of God, strive to become the person that God intends for me to be through academic achievement and acts of justice, love and service based in our Catholic religious beliefs.
Catholic education is an expression of the mission entrusted by Jesus to the Church He founded.
Through education, the Church seeks to prepare its members to proclaim the Good News and to translate this proclamation into action.
Education at St. Thomas More, through systematic study of Catholic doctrine, is communal, faith-based in the Gospel, and person-centered.
The St. Thomas More School is a community created to help each person grow to his/her fullest potential in faith, in expression of faith through worship, in skill development, in human interaction, in human interdependence, and in service to mankind.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Thomas More School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
538 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. Thomas More School provides a safe learning environment in which I, as a unique child of God, strive to become the person that God intends for me to be through academic achievement and acts of justice, love and service based in our Catholic religious beliefs. Catholic education is an expression of the mission entrusted by Jesus to the Church He founded. Through education, the Church seeks to prepare its members to proclaim the Good News and to translate this proclamation into action. Education at St. Thomas More, through systematic study of Catholic doctrine, is communal, faith-based in the Gospel, and person-centered. The St. Thomas More School is a community created to help each person grow to his/her fullest potential in faith, in expression of faith through worship, in skill development, in human interaction, in human interdependence, and in service to mankind.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Thomas More School's ranking?
St. Thomas More School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Largest student body.
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).
In what neighborhood is St. Thomas More School located?
St. Thomas More School is located in the South Kansas City neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 6 other private schools located in South Kansas City.
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