Welcome to St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary School located in residential West Binghamton.
For over 30 years St. Thomas Aquinas School has consistently achieved academic excellence in elementary education.
Strong academics surrounded by a nurturing Christian/Catholic atmosphere offer the best educational and social environment for your child.
St. Thomas Aquinas continues to create an educational experience that is both joyful and rewarding for your child.
St. Thomas Aquinas School is an Early Childhood through 3rd grade Catholic School.
As an educational ministry of the Catholic Parishes of Broome County, we serve families from all socio-economic, cultural and religious backgrounds living in the surrounding communities.
Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing atmosphere, an individually challenging curriculum, and traditional core Catholic values.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Student Body
Total Students
160 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Thomas Aquinas School often compared to?
St. Thomas Aquinas School is often viewed alongside schools like St. John The Evangelist School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Thomas Aquinas School?
The application deadline for St. Thomas Aquinas School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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