Our school challenges the students to work independently and fosters the thoughtful informed academic challenge that encourages responsible decision-making within the framework of basic Christian principles.
Students are encouraged to recognize, develop, and appreciate the qualities inherent within themselves and to respect, value, and safeguard the uniqueness of others.
Under the guidance and leadership of its priests, administration, faculty and staff, along with their parents, the students grow in knowledge and in deeper faith of their responsibility to their community, their church, and to humankind.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Acceptance rate: 35%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Disabilities
Year Founded
1964
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2020
Student Body
Total Students
522 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
18 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform
Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
www.stamiami.org
Acceptance Rate
35%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Mrs. Lisa M. Figueredo
Admissions Associate
Angie Ayan-Novo
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Acolytes & Lectors, Drama Club, Fairchild Challenge, Friends of Jesus & Mary, Math Club, Yearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Band and Strings Program, Choir, Doors to the Arts Program
Acolytes & Lectors, Drama Club, Fairchild Challenge, Friends of Jesus & Mary, Math Club, Yearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Band and Strings Program, Choir, Doors to the Arts Program
School Notes
- St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School serves students from Pre-K2 through Eighth grade. The purpose and implementation of the curriculum represents and parallels the school's mission. Instruction assessment and application support the academic goals. Our curriculum is successful because it attends responsively to the students' needs. The aim of our curriculum program is academic excellence, St. Thomas the Apostle is an International Baccalaureate World School.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School?
The acceptance rate of St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School is 35%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Florida with low acceptance rates.
What sports does St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School offer?
St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School's ranking?
St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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