St. Thomas Academy vs. Central Christian School
Should you attend St. Thomas Academy or Central Christian School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Thomas Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
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Advanced Degrees
Central Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
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Student Body
Overview
St. Thomas Academy provides a safe community for students focused on academic.excellence infused with Catholic beliefs.
Our vision is to graduate inspired learners, motivated to lead the world with faith and moral character.
At Central Christian we believe choosing the right school can foster a love of learning for children and give confidence to parents knowing that what their children are learning aligns with the values they are teaching them at home.
Over the past 30 years, 1000's of parents have chosen to partner with CCS by enrolling their children in our academically excellent Christian Learning Community.
We invite you to visit our nationally accredited, independent school representing over 400 children, 300 families, and 45 different churches to see if Central Christian School is a good fit for your family.
Grades Offered
NS-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Dyslexia, Language/Processing Based
Year Founded
2004
1992
Students Body
Total Students
168 students
422 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
12%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
21
-
Pre-K Students
19
60
Kindergarten Students
23
22
Grade 1 Students
20
43
Grade 2 Students
24
29
Grade 3 Students
13
30
Grade 4 Students
17
27
Grade 5 Students
15
38
Grade 6 Students
8
43
Grade 7 Students
6
26
Grade 8 Students
2
34
Grade 9 Students
-
24
Grade 10 Students
-
19
Grade 11 Students
-
20
Grade 12 Students
-
7
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
38 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
90%
32%
Average Class Size
18
20
Number of AP Classes
n/a
5
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:11
Average SAT score
n/a
1230
Average ACT score
n/a
25
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(khaki pants or plaid skirt, polo shirt, logo sweater)
(khaki pants or plaid skirt, polo shirt, logo sweater)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,220
$11,500
Tuition Notes
Annual tuition for K-5. Increased tuition for Preschool, PreK, and Middle School
Tuition varies depending on grade level.
% on Financial Aid
10%
30%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Admissions Director
Lisa Velasquez
Holly Mahnke
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
3
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Boys High School Volleyball, CCS Drama Club, CCS Outreach Ministry Team, CCS Travel Club, National Honor Society, Student Council