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St. Thomas Aquinas School

Parish school · Grades K–8

Indianapolis, IN

4600 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic schools in Indiana
  • Serving families in Indianapolis since at least 2011

St. Thomas Aquinas School is a Catholic parish school in Indianapolis, Indiana, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 216 students and around 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
216
Teachers
20.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 112 girls, 104 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana (11 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 54% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    222’11–12214’13–14217’15–16202’17–18187’21–22216’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K23
    125
    225
    325
    427
    522
    624
    724
    821

    Student body

    White80%
    Black7%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Two or more races6%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Indiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Thomas Aquinas School whether it takes part.

    More about Indiana's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about St. Thomas Aquinas School

    What grades does St. Thomas Aquinas School serve?

    St. Thomas Aquinas School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend St. Thomas Aquinas School?

    About 216 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Thomas Aquinas School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Indiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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