St. Thomas the Apostle
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Chicago, IL
5467 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 66% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
St. Thomas the Apostle is a Catholic diocesan school in Chicago, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 194 students and around 16 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 66% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 194
- Teachers
- 12.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 82 girls, 112 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Chicago
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
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
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- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
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- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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Questions about St. Thomas the Apostle
What grades does St. Thomas the Apostle serve?
St. Thomas the Apostle serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Thomas the Apostle?
About 194 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Thomas the Apostle?
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