Very Good
#45 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 14% of private schools
St Thomas More School
Elementary School
1065 SUMMIT AVE, Saint Paul, MN 55105
Enrollment
230
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
230
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Minnesota private schools
#45 of 319
In Saint Paul
#5 of 13
public schools
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St Thomas More School
Elementary School in Saint Paul · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Thomas More School
St Thomas More School is a private elementary school in Saint Paul, MN. St Thomas More School serves approximately 230 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St Thomas More School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #45 of 319 private schools in MN.
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- MN avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
St Thomas More School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St Thomas More School compares to 124 public schools serving similar grades in Saint Paul, MN
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Thomas More School (this school) | 7.8 |
| JJ HILL MONTESSORI | 4.5 |
| Global Arts Plus Lower | 4.5 |
| HGA Elementary | 5.8 |
| MAXFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 6.2 |
| RANDOLPH HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY | 8.3 |
| GORDON PARKS HIGH SCHOOL | 5.9 |
| A. G. A. P. E. TEEN PARENT | 7.6 |
| LAURA JEFFREY ACADEMY CHARTER | 7.6 |
| Global Arts Plus Upper | 4.9 |
| EARLY ED GLOBAL | — |
| CAPITOL HILL MAGNET/RONDO | 6.2 |
| BENJAMIN E MAYS MAGNET | 4.5 |
| Early Education Ben Mays/Rondo | — |
| St. Paul School of Northern Lights | 7.7 |
| St. Paul School of Northern Lights Secondary | — |
| ADAMS MAGNET ELEMENTARY | 5.3 |
| Hidden River Middle School | 5.3 |
| EXPO FOR EXCELLENCE ELEMENTARY SCH | 7.1 |
| BRIDGE VIEW SPECIAL EDUCATION | 5.5 |
| JOURNEYS SECONDARY SCHOOL | 5.7 |
Showing 20 of 124 schools. View all schools in Saint Paul
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MN.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MN
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1065 SUMMIT AVE, Saint Paul, MN 55105
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Thomas More School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. RANDOLPH HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY (rated 8.3/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is ST PETER CLAVER SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, St. Paul School of Northern Lights (rated 7.7/10, 1.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Saint Paul, see our Saint Paul schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| JJ HILL MONTESSORI Saint Paul | 0.3 mi | 4.5 |
| Global Arts Plus Lower Saint Paul | 0.4 mi | 4.5 |
| CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH Saint Paul | 0.5 mi | 7.0 |
| ST PETER CLAVER SCHOOL Saint Paul | 0.7 mi | 8.1 |
| HIGH SCHOOL FOR RECORDING ARTS Saint Paul | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| MAXFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Saint Paul | 0.9 mi | 6.2 |
| A. G. A. P. E. TEEN PARENT Saint Paul | 1.0 mi | 7.6 |
| GORDON PARKS HIGH SCHOOL Saint Paul | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| RANDOLPH HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY Saint Paul | 0.9 mi | 8.3 |
| HGA Elementary Saint Paul | 0.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Global Arts Plus Upper Saint Paul | 1.1 mi | 4.9 |
| EARLY ED GLOBAL Saint Paul | 1.1 mi | — |
| ADAMS MAGNET ELEMENTARY Saint Paul | 1.3 mi | 5.3 |
| LAURA JEFFREY ACADEMY CHARTER Saint Paul | 1.0 mi | 7.6 |
| HIGHLAND PARK MONTESSORI SCHOOL Saint Paul | 1.0 mi | — |
| PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF ST. PAUL AT MERRIAM PARK Saint Paul | 1.1 mi | — |
| St. Paul School of Northern Lights Saint Paul | 1.3 mi | 7.7 |
| St. Paul School of Northern Lights Secondary Saint Paul | 1.3 mi | — |
| HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL Saint Paul | 1.3 mi | 6.1 |
| The Journey School Saint Paul | 1.6 mi | 2.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55105 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$108,200
Median Home Value
$453,300
Median Rent
$1,240/mo
Population
27,470
College Educated
78%
Homeownership
67.3%
Avg Commute
18.7 min
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Median Age
34.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Thomas More School
What grades does St Thomas More School serve?
St Thomas More School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Thomas More School?
St Thomas More School has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Thomas More School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Thomas More School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Thomas More School rank in MN?
St Thomas More School ranks #45 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is St Thomas More School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Thomas More School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Thomas More School a private school?
Yes, St Thomas More School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Thomas More School a religious school?
St Thomas More School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 230
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Phone
- (651) 224-4836
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