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#86 of 186 private schools in OR

Top 46% of private schools

St Thomas Academy

Elementary School

1720 NW 19TH ST, Redmond, OR 97756

Private

Enrollment

121

Student-Teacher

14.1:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Oregon private schools

#86 of 186

In Redmond

#1 of 2

public schools

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St Thomas Academy

6.5/10

Elementary School in Redmond · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Elton Gregory Middle School

5.0/10

0.9 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

Tom Mccall Elementary School

7.2/10

0.9 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About St Thomas Academy

St Thomas Academy is a private elementary school in Redmond, OR. St Thomas Academy serves approximately 121 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Thomas Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #86 of 186 private schools in OR.

How it comparesOn par with OR schools
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • OR avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 121 students, St Thomas Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St Thomas Academy 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

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How St Thomas Academy compares to 9 public schools serving similar grades in Redmond, OR

Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
This School
vs
18:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
121
This School
vs
500
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.5
This School
vs
6.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 72.7% vs 0%
Hispanic 15.7% vs 0%
Asian 7.4% vs 0%
St Thomas Academy Redmond Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Thomas Academy (this school) 6.5
Elton Gregory Middle School 5.0
Tom McCall Elementary School 7.2
John Tuck Elementary School 7.8
Hugh Hartman Elementary 8.1
Redmond Proficiency Academy 4.0
M A Lynch Elementary School 6.6
Obsidian Middle School 5.9
Vern Patrick Elementary School 7.8
Sage Elementary School 8.4

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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 OR.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B 5.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.9 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,148
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 44%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
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Enrollment 121
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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 OR

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 72.7%
Hispanic 15.7%
Asian 7.4%
Pacific Islander 4.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1720 NW 19TH ST, Redmond, OR 97756

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Thomas Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Tumalo Community School (rated 8.5/10, 12.1 miles away, in nearby Bend), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sage Elementary School (rated 8.4/10, 3.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Hugh Hartman Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Redmond, see our Redmond schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 13.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Elton Gregory Middle School Redmond 0.9 mi 5.0
Tom McCall Elementary School Redmond 0.9 mi 7.2
Hugh Hartman Elementary Redmond 1.1 mi 8.1
John Tuck Elementary School Redmond 1.0 mi 7.8
EVERGREEN ACADEMY Redmond 1.4 mi
Redmond High School Redmond 1.5 mi 3.2
COIC -REDMOND Redmond 1.6 mi
Redmond Proficiency Academy Redmond 1.6 mi 4.0
M A Lynch Elementary School Redmond 1.8 mi 6.6
Obsidian Middle School Redmond 2.0 mi 5.9
Vern Patrick Elementary School Redmond 2.2 mi 7.8
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Redmond 3.0 mi 5.5
Sage Elementary School Redmond 3.3 mi 8.4
Terrebonne Community School Terrebonne 4.1 mi 7.2
Ridgeview High School Redmond 4.2 mi 4.2
THREE SISTERS ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bend 10.0 mi 5.5
Powell Butte Community Charter School Powell Butte 8.9 mi 7.6
NEW LEAF ACADEMY Bend 13.8 mi
Tumalo Community School Bend 12.1 mi 8.5
Sky View Middle School Bend 13.6 mi 7.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 97756 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$84,067

Median Home Value

$469,000

Median Rent

$1,473/mo

Population

44,287

College Educated

32.2%

Homeownership

70.6%

Avg Commute

21.7 min

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Median Age

38.5

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Athena Elementary School Athena, OR 6.5
NEW HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Central Point, OR 6.5
RIVERGATE ADVENTIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gladstone, OR 6.5
St Helens Arthur Academy St. Helens, OR 6.5
Mosier Community School Mosier, OR 6.7
Scotts Mills Elementary School Scotts Mills, OR 6.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Thomas Academy

What grades does St Thomas Academy serve?

St Thomas Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Thomas Academy?

St Thomas Academy has an enrollment of approximately 121 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Thomas Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at St Thomas Academy is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Thomas Academy rank in OR?

St Thomas Academy ranks #86 of 186 private schools in OR.

What is St Thomas Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

St Thomas Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Academy a private school?

Yes, St Thomas Academy 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 Academy a religious school?

St Thomas Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
7 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
51 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
121
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
164 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Deschutes County

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