St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, is the largest Catholic K-8 in the state of Texas.
St. Thomas Aquinas offers rigorous academic preparation in a faith-centered environment.
Our Mission: To lead each student in the formation of a strong Catholic faith through the balanced pursuit of knowledge, prayer, responsibility, and service.
Our Vision: To seek the light and hope of Christ in everything we think, say, and do..
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked TX School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 828 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,800
- Acceptance rate: 60%
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia
Year Founded
1947
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1997, 2012
Student Body
Total Students
828 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
22 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Jumper/plaid skirt, navy pants and polo. Middle school boys wear ties on formal dress days.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Contributing parishioner rate is $6.975/year K-8.
% on Financial Aid
3%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
Acceptance Rate
60%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Joyce Limber
Admissions Associate
Teresa Diaz
Endowment Size
$1 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
12 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Altar Serving, Be More Group, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, NJHS, PSIA, Robotics, Student Council, Visioneering
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Choir, Musical
Altar Serving, Be More Group, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, NJHS, PSIA, Robotics, Student Council, Visioneering
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Choir, Musical
School Notes
- St.Thomas Aquinas Catholic School strives to achieve academic excellence for all students in an atmosphere of Christian compassion and respect. Each child is considered a gift from God. Every child's spiritual, academic, physical, cultural and social development is viewed as a shared responsibility of the child, the parent and the teachers.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School cost?
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School's tuition is approximately $9,800 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School?
The acceptance rate of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is 60%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Texas with low acceptance rates.
What sports does St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School offer?
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School's ranking?
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School located?
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is located in the Wilshire Heights neighborhood of Dallas, TX.
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School Reviews
5 11/19/2018
My daughter has attended St. Thomas since PK-3 and is now in 2nd grade and for 5 years we have loved everything about this school. The academics and "specials" (art, music, PE, science, computer lab, library, etc) encourage a love of learning and my 2nd grader comes home telling me things that I don't remember learning until further in my schooling. All of the administrators and school leaders keep up with the latest in education and school safety and security and apply that to their campuses as soon as practicable. The Lower School Principal, Mrs. Roberts, is a gift to elementary education. She strives to create an environment of creative fun (dressing up in carpool line, installing a new playground, being a passionate supporter of the importance of recess) while ensuring that the academics stay top notch. My daughter has learned to be disciplined in her learning and her love of Christ through the amazing teachers.
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