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St. Thomas Academy

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Redmond, OR

1720 NW 19th St, Redmond, OR 97756

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Redmond
  • Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic schools in Oregon
  • Growing: enrollment up 337% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Redmond since at least 2011

St. Thomas Academy is a Catholic diocesan school in Redmond, Oregon, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 131 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in Oregon. Enrollment has grown about 337% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Baker. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 164 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
131
Teachers
16.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 72 girls, 59 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
164 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in Oregon (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 71% of Catholic elementary schools in Oregon.
    • Compared with 41 Catholic elementary schools in Oregon.

    Students by survey year

    30’11–1258’13–1467’15–1665’17–1896’19–20121’21–22131’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K40
    K22
    121
    224
    314
    417
    516
    69
    76
    82

    Student body

    White67%
    Hispanic or Latino15%
    Asian9%
    Two or more races8%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

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    Questions about St. Thomas Academy

    What grades does St. Thomas Academy serve?

    St. Thomas Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Thomas Academy?

    About 131 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Thomas Academy?

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