St. Margaret Mary Catholic School vs. St. Thomas The Apostle School
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School Overview
School
St. Margaret Mary Catholic SchoolElementary school
St. Thomas The Apostle SchoolElementary school
Overview
St Margaret Mary School is committed to Catholic education, developing faith life, building community and Christian service.
We endeavor to create a school environment that fosters respect for each person, develops healthy self-concept, and is conducive to learning.
We offer a curriculum that develops the total person through science, mathematics, social studies, language arts, the arts and religious studies.
We envision a Catholic education that will assist and develop the student in becoming a person of faith with an open and eager intellect capable of embracing God and the world with courage, love and understanding.
The student will grow in the necessary skills to be effective in each step toward maturity as a Christian citizen.
The school family of St. Thomas the Apostle School of Crystal Lake, Illinois provides faith formation and academic excellence for all students desiring a Catholic elementary education.
The uniqueness of each child is developed and celebrated within an environment where God can be encountered.
By teaching and modeling Gospel values, we enable our students to become socially responsible Catholic leaders of the Third Millennium.
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
yes-
Year Founded
1955
n/a
Students Body
Total Students
213 students
234 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
18%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
30
Kindergarten Students
20
20
Grade 1 Students
20
26
Grade 2 Students
20
18
Grade 3 Students
20
24
Grade 4 Students
20
22
Grade 5 Students
36
27
Grade 6 Students
20
28
Grade 7 Students
20
15
Grade 8 Students
37
24
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
18 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
41%
35%
Average Class Size
20
18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:24
1:13
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$4,059
$6,096
Tuition Notes
This rate is for parishioners. There is a higher rate paid by non-parishioners who enroll their child.
Fair Ability program that meets the needs of all budgets
% on Financial Aid
10%
80%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$3,000
Admissions Director
Amy Johnson
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band, Church Choir, Green Club, Math Mornings, Robotics Club, Spanish Language, Student Council
Chess, Choir, Photography Club