St. Thomas Aquinas School

School's mission is to provide each child with spiritual, physical, emotional, academic growth and development, and to treat each child as if they were our own.
The goal of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Daycare is to prepare your child for the next step.
Feel free to stop by and ask for a tour of our facility.
Our schedule will support the needs of our working families.
All of our programs include breakfast and lunch. St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Daycare provides an Aftercare program at an additional cost if needed.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Thomas Aquinas School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
269 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
St. Thomas Aquinas School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Thomas Aquinas School's ranking?
St. Thomas Aquinas School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
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).
In what neighborhood is St. Thomas Aquinas School located?
St. Thomas Aquinas School is located in the Point Breeze neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Philadelphia, PA is $8,923 for elementary schools and $15,669 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Philadelphia, PA is 71% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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