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St. Thomas More School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Munster, IN

8435 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN 46321

Overall grade: B+

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

  • BClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Munster since at least 2011

St. Thomas More School is a Catholic diocesan school in Munster, Indiana, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 468 students and around 16 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Gary. 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 Pre-K–8
Students
468
Teachers
29.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
16
Boys and girls
Coed · 253 girls, 215 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 93% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    525’11–12447’15–16409’17–18355’19–20392’21–22468’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K78
    K58
    158
    241
    353
    445
    547
    660
    748
    858

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino43%
    White38%
    Black11%
    Two or more races6%
    Asian2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    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 More 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 More School

    What grades does St. Thomas More School serve?

    St. Thomas More School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Thomas More School?

    About 468 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Thomas More 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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