St. Thomas Aquinas
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Avondale, AZ
13720 W Thomas Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of 2 Catholic schools in Avondale
In Avondale, Arizona, St. Thomas Aquinas is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 458 students attend, with roughly 15 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Phoenix. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year. Arizona has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 458
- Teachers
- 31.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 231 girls, 227 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Phoenix
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 59% of Catholic elementary schools in Arizona (15 students per teacher).
- Larger than 93% of Catholic elementary schools in Arizona.
- Compared with 41 Catholic elementary schools in Arizona.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Arizona
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Thomas Aquinas whether it takes part.
- Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) · Education savings account
- School tuition organization (STO) tax credit · Tax-credit scholarship
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. Thomas Aquinas
What grades does St. Thomas Aquinas serve?
St. Thomas Aquinas serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Thomas Aquinas?
About 458 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Thomas Aquinas?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Arizona has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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