St. Thomas The Apostle School vs. St. Pius X School
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School Overview
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St. Thomas The Apostle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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St. Pius X School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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Advanced Degrees
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Extracurriculars
Overview
St. Thomas the Apostle School recognizes the worth and dignity of each individual as a child of God.
Through daily examples, we guide all students to their fullest potential and create an atmosphere that encourages each child to grow spiritually, socially, emotionally and physically.
The goals of St. Thomas the Apostle School are to provide religious instruction that enables students to integrate truth and values into contemporary human life; to provide students with academic skills that they may make good citizens who make responsible decisions in a rapidly changing society.
St. Pius X School is dedicated to instilling Christian values while providing academic excellence through challenging educational programs in a caring and disciplined environment.
We, the St. Pius X Parish School Community, through a love of God, self and others, commit ourselves to our role as Christian leaders.
It is our common goal, through the celebration of God's gifts, to aid in the development of a faith-filled community that lives out its faith in word and deed.
We are further committed to serving this community through worship and spiritual development by providing support and guidance for all.
We strive to create a community of Christian service based on mutual respect.
We make an unwavering commitment to provide viable, quality Catholic education and formation to all who seek it.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
1956
1954
Students Body
Total Students
209 students
542 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
7%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
56
135
Kindergarten Students
17
60
Grade 1 Students
17
54
Grade 2 Students
17
45
Grade 3 Students
17
42
Grade 4 Students
13
60
Grade 5 Students
23
42
Grade 6 Students
18
37
Grade 7 Students
16
31
Grade 8 Students
15
36
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
35 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
90%
99%
Average Class Size
20
20
Number of AP Classes
n/a
2
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:15
1:15
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(School Uniform for K-Grade 8- Khaki pants or skorts & shirts with logos; Jumpers for K-4)
(School Uniform for K-Grade 8- Khaki pants or skorts & shirts with logos; Jumpers for K-4)
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,450
$6,340
Tuition Notes
Financial aid available for qualified families.
Please contact our school office for more information and paperwork.
% on Financial Aid
40%
n/a
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,550
n/a
Admissions Director
Jennifer Murphy
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
7
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
19
20
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Academic Challenge Bowl, American Girl Club, Art Club, Band, Basketball Club, CYO Basketball, Dance, Drama, Future City, Graphic Design, Hiking Club, Homework Club, LEGO Club, Liturgy Choir, Photography Club, Running Club, Soccer, Student Ambassadors, Yearbook
Alter Servers, Art Club, Band, Boy Scouts, Chess Club, Chime Choir, Choir, Drama Club, Drama Club, Fitness Club, Girl Scouts, Graphic Design Club, Hippocrates Club, Knitting Club, Reading club, Robotics, Science Club, Spanish Club, Technology Club, Yoga