St. Thomas More Academy

St. Thomas More Academy

Private Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
3109 Spring Forest Rd,  Raleigh, NC
Triangle Town Center Neighborhood
4.0
4.6
265 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Brad Watkins
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$7,500
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B-
Teachers
A
College Prep
B+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
18
Part Time Teachers
6
College Prep
Average SAT
1310
Math
640
Verbal
660
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
30
Reading
32
Science
28
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
99%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
54.7%
Male
45.3%
White
71.6%
Hispanic
15.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.8%
Two or more races
4%
Black
2.3%

School Rankings

#3 Best Catholic Schools in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Carolina State University 98 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 74 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 53 Students
Appalachian State University 43 Students
East Carolina University 36 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 30 Students
The Catholic University of America 28 Students
Elon University 26 Students
Wake Forest University 26 Students
Belmont Abbey College 23 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 23 Students
Business 22 Students
Nursing 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Psychology 15 Students
Philosophy 14 Students
Political Science and Government 10 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 10 Students
Pre-Law Studies 9 Students
Architecture 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 39 Reviews
1.0 NicheUser
10/11/2022
You must conform to be at this school. The student handbook is so broad in it's contents, you could be persecuted for anything.
4.0 Alum
6/2/2022
The academic experience is rigorous and the social environment is nonstandard, but I feel like I got a lot out of it. Unfortunately it feels as if conformity is the gold standard rather than individuality.
5.0 Alum
1/18/2022
great, nothing bad abt the place, stellar academics, Great floor design and interesting pipes theatre program amazing ;(), Def up there in schools no faze rugging y'all.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 50 Reviews
5.0 other
9/4/2025
St. Thomas More Academy is a truly faithful Catholic school which provides a robust classical education. I graduated with the class of 2024 and the culture I experienced is centered around prayer and Catholic charity, making it a wonderful place to learn, grow in faith, and make real friendships. Th...
5.0 parent
9/3/2025
All of our children have attended STMA. We now have 3 graduates. They are all at top 25 universities and thriving. They were way more prepared for college than most of their peers from other schools in the country. More than that, they carried their faith with them to college and are even stronger i...
5.0 parent
9/1/2025
As a parent, enrolling our child at St. Thomas More Academy has been one of the best decisions we have ever made. From the moment we walked onto campus, the school's warm, close knit community stood out far beyond what you would find in larger schools. The faculty’s dedication to academic excellence...
5.0 parent
8/4/2025
STMA is simply the best school in the area in terms of everything that matters to us as a family. It is authentically Catholic and supported by many wonderful priests in the Diocese of Raleigh for weekly Mass and confessions. Deacon leads morning prayer every day and offers many opportunities for Eu...

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St. Thomas More Academy is a private Catholic school for students in grades 6-12 located at 3109 Spring Forest Rd in Raleigh, NC. Annual tuition is $7,500. The school has a total enrollment of 265 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. St. Thomas More Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1310 and an ACT score of 29. Discover additional schools in the area, like Thales Academy Raleigh K-8, Friendship Christian School, Christian Life Academy, and more. Learn more about what Raleigh has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near St. Thomas More Academy.

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