St. Thomas More Academy vs. St. John Regional Catholic School
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Top Rankings
St. Thomas More Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
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Advanced Degrees
St. John Regional Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
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Student Body
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School History
Overview
Saint Thomas More Academy is a Catholic elementary and middle school located in Frederick County Maryland.
Recognized by the Archdiocese of Baltimore as a Catholic School, St. Thomas More Academy provides the rigors of a classical liberal arts curriculum with lessons in spirituality and virtuous living.
STMA students are inspired to reach their fullest potential through the gentle education of the heart, mind and soul.
The mission of St. John Regional Catholic School is to provide a Christ-centered environment and an exemplary education to each and every student within the framework of the Gospel and the traditions of the Catholic Church. The goal of our faith community is to develop future leadership for the 21stcentury through academic excellence, faith in action,and a firm foundation of Christian virtues.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 2017
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia
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Year Founded
2000
1829
Students Body
Total Students
163 students
571 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
30%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
34
72
Kindergarten Students
17
63
Grade 1 Students
17
57
Grade 2 Students
20
50
Grade 3 Students
20
55
Grade 4 Students
10
58
Grade 5 Students
17
54
Grade 6 Students
14
60
Grade 7 Students
10
54
Grade 8 Students
4
48
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
32 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
95%
36%
Average Class Size
12
23
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:18
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(school uniform- plaid jumpers, khaki pants, polos, skorts, gym uniform)
(school uniform- plaid jumpers, khaki pants, polos, skorts, gym uniform)
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,300
$7,650
Tuition Notes
Multiple student discount offered. Second student-10%, 3rd student-30%, 4th student 75%, 5th and more - 85%
Family Grants and Scholarships are available!
% on Financial Aid
n/a
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$1,914
Acceptance Rate
90%
95%
Admissions Director
n/a
Katharine Galvas
Admissions Associate
n/a
Dr. Annette Jones
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
11
20
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Chess Club, Choir, Crochet Club, Drama Club, Fiat Club for Girls, Horticulture Club, Little Brothers in Christ, Little Sisters In Christ, National Junior Honor Society, St. Joseph the Workmen, Talks with Tolkien
Band, Boy, Chess, Chinese, Chorus, Extended Learning Opportunitis, Girl, History Club, Junior Great Books, Light of Hope, National, National Jr. Honors Society, Saftey Patrols, Silver Knights Chess CLub, Sports, Stock, Stock Market Club, Student, Wildcat Morning News, Yearbook