St. Pius X Elementary School vs. St. Thomas More Parish School
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School Overview
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St. Thomas More Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
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Advanced Degrees
Overview
St. Pius X Catholic School is a community that functions through the collaborative efforts of teaching professionals, parents and students.
Our three-fold mission is to academically prepare our students for their futures, to impart the nurturing love that Jesus Christ teaches us through our Catholic faith, and to foster the students' moral accountability to themselves and their communities at large.
The academic curriculum at St. Pius X is one that challenges students to develop basic skills and good study habits.
The curriculum includes instruction in computers, music and physical education.
The mission of St. Thomas More School is to provide for our community affordable access to quality educational opportunities, both spiritually and academically, within a loving Catholic Christian environment.
Our vision is living the real presence of Christ at St. Thomas More School.
True to the tradition of Catholic Schools we believe that children should obtain a solid foundation in basic skills as well as be trained to meet the challenges of an age where quality thinking skills and adaptability are essential and use of technology is critical.
Grades Offered
K-9
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
various
Year Founded
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1966
Students Body
Total Students
132 students
218 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
62%
79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
5
4
Kindergarten Students
8
38
Grade 1 Students
16
18
Grade 2 Students
18
19
Grade 3 Students
17
23
Grade 4 Students
5
18
Grade 5 Students
21
29
Grade 6 Students
9
27
Grade 7 Students
13
23
Grade 8 Students
20
19
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
12 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
80%
Average Class Size
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20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:18
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
(uniform with some choice)
(uniform with some choice)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Apr. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
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$9,000
Tuition Notes
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Tuition is approximate as rates are decided by the School Commission in February. If you are a participating parishioner at STMP, the tuition costs are lower. Please call for information
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$1,000
Admissions Director
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Ann Leichleiter
Admissions Associate
n/a
Ann Vandewark
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
8
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Band and Mass Band, Chess Club, CYO Sports, Drama/Musical, Mock Trial Team, Rubik's Cube Club, Speech Team, Student Council