St. Thomas the Apostle School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Phoenix, AZ
4510 N 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of 16 Catholic schools in Phoenix
In Phoenix, Arizona, St. Thomas the Apostle School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 489 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Phoenix. The school day runs about 7 hours, 185 days a year. Arizona has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 489
- Teachers
- 28.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 17
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 259 girls, 230 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Phoenix
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 185 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 95% of Catholic elementary schools in Arizona.
- Compared with 41 Catholic elementary schools in Arizona.
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 Arizona
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Thomas the Apostle School whether it takes part.
- Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) · Education savings account
- School tuition organization (STO) tax credit · 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 School
What grades does St. Thomas the Apostle School serve?
St. Thomas the Apostle School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. Thomas the Apostle School?
About 489 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Thomas the Apostle School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Arizona has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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