St. Thomas the Apostle School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
West Springfield, MA
75 Pine St, West Springfield, MA 01089
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 85% of Catholic schools in Massachusetts
St. Thomas the Apostle School is a Catholic diocesan school in West Springfield, Massachusetts, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 122 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 85% of Catholic elementary schools in Massachusetts. The school is part of the Diocese of Springfield. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 185 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 122
- Teachers
- 16.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 68 girls, 54 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Springfield
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 185 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 85% of Catholic elementary schools in Massachusetts (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 85% of Catholic elementary schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 97 Catholic elementary schools in Massachusetts.
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 School
What grades does St. Thomas the Apostle School serve?
St. Thomas the Apostle School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Thomas the Apostle School?
About 122 students, with 8 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.
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