St. Bernadette School vs. St. Thomas More School
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School Overview
Overview
St. Bernadette School is a Roman Catholic PreSchool-8 elementary school in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, accredited by the Ohio Catholic Schools Accrediting Association.
The mission of St. Bernadette School is to offer quality education to our students in a Christian environment.
The teachings and philosophy of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church are interwoven throughout the daily classroom instruction.
Emphasis is given to academics, cultural diversity, peace and justice.
The St. Bernadette School and community are committed to preparing each student to live a Christian life and offering each student the knowledge and skills necessary for becoming a productive member of society.
St. Thomas More School is Pre-K - 8th grade school of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
Located at 788 Ohio Pike in Withamsville (a suburb of Cincinnati), St. Thomas More has a proud tradition of commitment to the spiritual formation of its students and academic excellence. With an enrollment of approximately 220 students and the lowest student-teacher ratio among area private schools, students at the school are provided many opportunities for personal growth in a nurturing learning environment.
For more information or an appointment for a tour, call (513) 753-2540 or email principal@sttm.org.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
intervention specialist and speech/language pathologist; reading specialists
Year Founded
1952
1944
Students Body
Total Students
240 students
266 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
5%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
48
40
Kindergarten Students
25
23
Grade 1 Students
20
22
Grade 2 Students
18
26
Grade 3 Students
24
27
Grade 4 Students
20
34
Grade 5 Students
18
23
Grade 6 Students
32
20
Grade 7 Students
16
19
Grade 8 Students
19
32
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
15 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
40%
45%
Average Class Size
14
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:18
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Khaki uniform pants/shorts/skorts with uniform shirts)
(Khaki uniform pants/shorts/skorts with uniform shirts)
Casual
(Blue pants with either red or white polo shirts with school logo)
(Blue pants with either red or white polo shirts with school logo)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Feb. 15 / Aug. 15
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,734
$3,695
Tuition Notes
Some tuition discounts are available
Limited tuition aid is available upon application for members of the parish. Provider for EdChoice Expansion Scholarship
% on Financial Aid
n/a
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$500
Acceptance Rate
99%
99%
Admissions Director
Mrs. Joyce Ell
Candace Hurley
Admissions Associate
n/a
Candace Hurley
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
8
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Choir, Newspaper Club, Scouts
Altar Servers, Boy Scouts, Choir, Girl Scouts, Junior High Drama Club, Lego Robotics, Yearbook Club, Youth Group