St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Grand Rapids, MI
1429 Wilcox Park Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Grand Rapids
- Smaller classes than 82% of Catholic schools in Michigan
- Serving families in Grand Rapids since at least 2011
In Grand Rapids, Michigan, St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 294 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan. The school is part of the Diocese of Grand Rapids. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 294
- Teachers
- 33.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 119 girls, 175 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Grand Rapids
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 82% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan (9 students per teacher).
- Larger than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan.
- Compared with 135 Catholic elementary schools in Michigan.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
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 the Apostle Catholic School
What grades does St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School serve?
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School?
About 294 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School?
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