St. Thomas More School vs. St. Bernadette School
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School Overview
Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
n/a
Learning Programs Supported
intervention specialist and speech/language pathologist; reading specialists
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Year Founded
1944
1952
Students Body
Total Students
266 students
240 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
1%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
40
48
Kindergarten Students
23
25
Grade 1 Students
22
20
Grade 2 Students
26
18
Grade 3 Students
27
24
Grade 4 Students
34
20
Grade 5 Students
23
18
Grade 6 Students
20
32
Grade 7 Students
19
16
Grade 8 Students
32
19
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
20 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
45%
40%
Average Class Size
20
14
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:18
1:12
Classroom Dress Code
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)
Formal
(Khaki uniform pants/shorts/skorts with uniform shirts)
(Khaki uniform pants/shorts/skorts with uniform shirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 15 / Aug. 15
Tuition Cost
$3,695
$5,734
Tuition Notes
Limited tuition aid is available upon application for members of the parish. Provider for EdChoice Expansion Scholarship
Some tuition discounts are available
% on Financial Aid
15%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
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Acceptance Rate
99%
99%
Admissions Director
Candace Hurley
Mrs. Joyce Ell
Admissions Associate
Candace Hurley
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
8
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Altar Servers, Boy Scouts, Choir, Girl Scouts, Junior High Drama Club, Lego Robotics, Yearbook Club, Youth Group
Choir, Newspaper Club, Scouts