St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
South Miami, FL
7303 SW 64th St, South Miami, FL 33143
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 89% of Catholic schools in Florida
- Serving families in South Miami since at least 2011
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in South Miami, Florida, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 493 students and around 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 89% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Miami. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 493
- Teachers
- 50.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 253 girls, 240 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Miami
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 89% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida (10 students per teacher).
- Larger than 89% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
- Compared with 140 Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School whether it takes part.
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) · Education savings account
- Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) · 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 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 493 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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