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#194 of 399 private schools in MO
Top 48% of private schools
St Thomas More School
Elementary School
11800 HOLMES RD, Kansas City, MO 64131
Enrollment
450
Student-Teacher
12:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
450
Student-Teacher
12:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Missouri private schools
#194 of 399
In Kansas City
#31 of 39
public schools
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St Thomas More School
Elementary School in Kansas City · 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 Kansas City, MO. St Thomas More School serves approximately 450 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. St Thomas More School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #194 of 399 private schools in MO.
- This school 6.4 · Average
- MO 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 130 public schools serving similar grades in Kansas City, MO
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Thomas More School (this school) | 6.4 |
| RED BRIDGE ELEM. | 7.6 |
| MARTIN CITY ELEM. | 7.1 |
| CENTER MIDDLE | 6.4 |
| WARFORD ELEMENTARY | 3.9 |
| INDIAN CREEK ELEM. | 4.9 |
| DALE M THOMPSON/TRAILS WEST S | — |
| COMPASS ELEMENTARY | 7.3 |
| BOONE ELEM. | 7.4 |
| YELLOW JACKET EARLY LEARNING | 5.4 |
| HICKMAN MILLS 8TH GRADE CENTER | 3.1 |
| INGELS ELEMENTARY | 4.6 |
| CENTER ELEM. | 3.4 |
| JOHN T. HARTMAN ELEMENTARY | 6.0 |
| ACADEMY FOR INTEGRATED ARTS | 6.9 |
| DOBBS ELEMENTARY | 8.1 |
| ERVIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 7.4 |
| HICKMAN MILLS 6TH 7TH GR CTR | 6.5 |
| MILLENNIUM AT SANTE FE | 6.3 |
| TRUMAN ELEMENTARY | 4.7 |
| HALE COOK ELEMENTARY | 5.7 |
Showing 20 of 130 schools. View all schools in Kansas City
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 MO.
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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 MO
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
11800 HOLMES RD, Kansas City, MO 64131
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Thomas More School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Mission Trail Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Leawood), which scores notably higher. Another option is Leawood Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Leawood), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Brookwood Elem (rated 8.3/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Leawood), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Kansas City, see our Kansas City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ALPHA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Kansas City | 0.7 mi | — |
| CALVARY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Kansas City | 0.7 mi | 8.0 |
| LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL OF KANSAS CITY Kansas City | 0.7 mi | 8.0 |
| RED BRIDGE ELEM. Kansas City | 1.4 mi | 7.6 |
| THE BARSTOW SCHOOL Kansas City | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| NOTRE DAME DE SION HIGH SCHOOL Kansas City | 1.7 mi | 8.6 |
| THE DANIEL ACADEMY Kansas City | 1.8 mi | 7.9 |
| MARTIN CITY ELEM. Kansas City | 1.9 mi | 7.1 |
| Leawood Middle Leawood | 1.6 mi | 8.2 |
| BAMBINI CREATIVI Kansas City | 2.0 mi | 5.2 |
| Leawood Elementary Leawood | 1.6 mi | 8.4 |
| CENTER MIDDLE Kansas City | 2.1 mi | 6.4 |
| CORNERSTONE WITH CARE - OZANAM SCHOOL Kansas City | 2.4 mi | 6.9 |
| INDIAN CREEK ELEM. Kansas City | 2.6 mi | 4.9 |
| WARFORD ELEMENTARY Kansas City | 2.1 mi | 3.9 |
| NATIVITY PARISH SCHOOL Leawood | 2.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Brookwood Elem Leawood | 2.9 mi | 8.3 |
| GRANDVIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Grandview | 2.8 mi | 8.2 |
| ROCKHURST HIGH SCHOOL Kansas City | 3.5 mi | 4.6 |
| Mission Trail Elementary Leawood | 3.0 mi | 9.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64131 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$63,374
Median Home Value
$217,700
Median Rent
$1,139/mo
Population
21,972
College Educated
39.1%
Homeownership
48.6%
Avg Commute
22.8 min
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Median Age
35.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BIERBAUM ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 6.4 |
| DEWEY SCH.-INTERNAT'L. STUDIES St. Louis, MO | 6.4 |
| Dover Hill Elementary Joplin, MO | 6.4 |
| EAST PRAIRIE ELEM East Prairie, MO | 6.4 |
| EDGAR MURRAY ELEM. St. Clair, MO | 6.4 |
| GLENDALE ELEM. Independence, MO | 6.4 |
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 450 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Thomas More School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Thomas More School is 12:1. 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 MO?
St Thomas More School ranks #194 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is St Thomas More School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Thomas More School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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
- 450
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Phone
- (816) 942-5581
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