St. Thomas The Apostle School vs. St. Margaret Mary Catholic School
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School Overview
School
St. Thomas The Apostle SchoolElementary school
St. Margaret Mary Catholic SchoolElementary school
Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
yes-
n/a
Year Founded
n/a
1955
Students Body
Total Students
234 students
213 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
30
-
Kindergarten Students
20
20
Grade 1 Students
26
20
Grade 2 Students
18
20
Grade 3 Students
24
20
Grade 4 Students
22
20
Grade 5 Students
27
36
Grade 6 Students
28
20
Grade 7 Students
15
20
Grade 8 Students
24
37
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
9 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
35%
41%
Average Class Size
18
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:24
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,096
$4,059
Tuition Notes
Fair Ability program that meets the needs of all budgets
This rate is for parishioners. There is a higher rate paid by non-parishioners who enroll their child.
% on Financial Aid
80%
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
n/a
Admissions Director
n/a
Amy Johnson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Chess, Choir, Photography Club
Band, Church Choir, Green Club, Math Mornings, Robotics Club, Spanish Language, Student Council