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#808 of 992 private schools in NY

St Thomas the Apostle School

Elementary School · Delmar, NY

A private elementary school in Delmar, NY serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

42 ADAMS PL, Delmar, NY 12054

  • 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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 NY.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B5.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-1.8 / 10
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School Day Length5.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours990
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-5.2 / 10
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Diversity Index16%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment139
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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 NY

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where St Thomas the Apostle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low18/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$128,684

Median home value

$334,800

Median rent

$1,658/mo

College educated

68.4%

Homeownership

75.4%

Poverty rate

2.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12054; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White91.4%
Asian5.0%
Black3.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Elsmere Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8K–50.6 mi230Compare →
Hamagrael Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0K–51.0 mi331Compare →
Slingerlands Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2K–51.6 mi455Compare →
Eagle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8K–51.7 mi429Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St Thomas the Apostle School is listed in Delmar, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Thomas the Apostle School

St Thomas the Apostle School is a private elementary school in Delmar, NY, serving approximately 139 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #808 of 992 private schools in NY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Thomas the Apostle School

What grades does St Thomas the Apostle School serve?

St Thomas the Apostle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Thomas the Apostle School?

St Thomas the Apostle School has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Thomas the Apostle School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Thomas the Apostle School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Thomas the Apostle School rank in NY?

St Thomas the Apostle School ranks #808 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is St Thomas the Apostle School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Thomas the Apostle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 the Apostle School a private school?

Yes, St Thomas the Apostle 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 the Apostle School a religious school?

St Thomas the Apostle School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
139
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
5.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Albany County
Area population (ZIP 12054)
16,988
Area average commute
20.3 min
Area median age
45.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 12054; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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