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St. Thomas More Academy

Parish school · Grades 6–11

Raleigh, NC

3109 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616

Overall grade: A+

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

  • B+Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Raleigh
  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Growing: enrollment up 60% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Raleigh since at least 2011

In Raleigh, North Carolina, St. Thomas More Academy is a Catholic parish school for students from 6th grade through 11th grade. About 243 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 60% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Raleigh. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 6–11
Students
243
Teachers
19.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 108 girls, 135 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 66% of Catholic schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 384 Catholic schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    152’11–12167’13–14179’15–16190’17–18176’19–20242’21–22243’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    630
    731
    829
    958
    1039
    1156

    Student body

    White62%
    Hispanic or Latino18%
    Two or more races9%
    Asian7%
    Black2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

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

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    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 More Academy

    What grades does St. Thomas More Academy serve?

    St. Thomas More Academy serves grades 6–11.

    How many students attend St. Thomas More Academy?

    About 243 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Thomas More Academy?

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

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