St. Bonaventure School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Thoreau, NM
8 Lenore Ave, Thoreau, NM 87323
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic schools in New Mexico
In Thoreau, New Mexico, St. Bonaventure School is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 97 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in New Mexico. The school is part of the Diocese of Gallup. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 184 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 97
- Teachers
- 18 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 56 girls, 41 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Gallup
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 184 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in New Mexico (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 55% of Catholic elementary schools in New Mexico.
- Compared with 22 Catholic elementary schools in New Mexico.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. Bonaventure School
What grades does St. Bonaventure School serve?
St. Bonaventure School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Bonaventure School?
About 97 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Bonaventure School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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