St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
3741 Abrams Rd,  Dallas, TX
3.1
3.5
849 Students
A
Niche Grade
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic school is a private Catholic school in Lower Greenville. The school has served the community since 1947 and is one of Texas's largest Catholic elementary schools. The education program is faith-based and serves students in preschool through eighth grade. The Lower School campus is located off of Mockingbird Lane and teaches the students enrolled in prekindergarten through second grade. The Lower School curriculum focuses on the development of the whole child. Learner differences are celebrated, and teachers differentiate their instruction based on individual student needs. Spiritual awareness and early elementary education are cultivated in students enrolled in the Lower School. An application is required before enrollment, and it is a tuition-based school. There is tuition assistance available on a limited, case-by-case basis. Students attending St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic school must wear uniforms, though they have many options to choose from. However, free dress and spirit wear days are also scheduled throughout the school year.

School Details

Head of School
Patrick Magee, President
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Annual Tuition
$14,330
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
83
Full Time Teachers
75
Part Time Teachers
8

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
54.3%
Male
45.7%
White
77.8%
Hispanic
15.9%
Two or more races
3.4%
Asian
2.1%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.1 15 Reviews
1.0 NicheUser
2/13/2016
Extracurricular activities are limited mostly to sports. The art program is underfunded, theater program was killed.
3.0 NicheUser
3/2/2015
Teachers are slightly unavailable. Technology was used well and usefully. Parent involvement was mainly through donation
3.0 NicheUser
3/2/2015
Very strict and unrelenting administration. Refusal to hear the students out
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 4 Reviews
3.0 parent
1/31/2014
St. Thomas is a great academic school. It has become quite ambitious in expanding its campus at the lower and upper campus. The art program is truly fantastic, probably the best in Dallas for grades 1-8. It really helps sell the school making a beautiful impression. Deeper down, though, the school's...
5.0 parent
9/2/2012
STA has greatly exceeded my expectations. It is a terrific school. The teachers are so enthusiastic and dedicated. They truly care about every child. My two children both love their teachers and the school. The level of communication is terrific and the administration is highly competent and caring....
4.0 parent
5/24/2010
We have three children at STA and are very satisfied with the academics, the strong sense of community among the families, the parent involvement, and the school's effort to instill good values.
2.0 parent
7/24/2007

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St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is a private Catholic school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 3741 Abrams Rd in Dallas, TX. Annual tuition is $14,330. The school has a total enrollment of 849 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average home value in this area is $902,608. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fusion Academy, Dallas Christian Academy, Dallas Academy, and more. Learn more about what Dallas has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School.

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