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#615 of 883 private schools in TX

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

Elementary School

3741 ABRAMS RD, Dallas, TX 75214

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

803

Student-Teacher

9.9:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

803

Student-Teacher

9.9:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Texas private schools

#615 of 883

In Dallas

#54 of 79

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About St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is a private elementary school in Dallas, TX. St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School serves approximately 803 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #615 of 883 private schools in TX.

How it compares0.5 pts below TX schools

5.7

This school 5.7 · Average
TX avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 9.9:1 students to teachers, St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic 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

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How St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School compares to 324 public schools serving similar grades in Dallas, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.9:1

This School

14.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

803

This School

506

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.7

This School

6.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 77.8% vs 0%

Hispanic 15.9% vs 0%

Asian 2.1% vs 0%

Black 0.4% vs 0%

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Dallas Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School (this school)	—	803	9.9:1	5.7
LAKEWOOD EL	0.7 mi	960	14.8:1	9.6
MOCKINGBIRD EL	0.8 mi	651	12.8:1	9.0
DAN D ROGERS EL	1.3 mi	434	13.2:1	9.2
WILLIAM LIPSCOMB EL	1.8 mi	410	11.7:1	7.2
J L LONG MIDDLE	1.8 mi	1,094	13.8:1	7.6
L L HOTCHKISS EL	1.9 mi	522	12.7:1	8.3
SOLAR PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS AT BONHAM	1.9 mi	722	12.4:1	9.4
SOLAR PREP FOR BOYS AT JOHN F KENNEDY	2.0 mi	452	12.9:1	9.3
EDUARDO MATA MONTESSORI SCHOOL	2.2 mi	736	14.2:1	7.2
ARMSTRONG EL	2.2 mi	415	13:1	9.4
MCCULLOCH INT	2.3 mi	887	13.4:1	9.4
HIGHLAND PARK MIDDLE	2.3 mi	968	13.8:1	8.8
GENEVA HEIGHTS EL	2.3 mi	299	11.1:1	6.9
BEN MILAM EL	2.4 mi	301	13.1:1	4.3
EAST GRAND PREPARATORY ACADEMY	2.4 mi	836	20.9:1	6.2
JILL STONE EL AT VICKERY MEADOW	2.5 mi	407	12.3:1	5.3
UPLIFT ATLAS PREPARATORY - MIDDLE	2.5 mi	442	17:1	4.2
UPLIFT ATLAS PREPARATORY - PRI	2.5 mi	706	21.4:1	3.5
CESAR CHAVEZ LEARNING CENTER	2.5 mi	545	14:1	5.6
UNIVERSITY PARK EL	2.6 mi	453	12.9:1	9.6

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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 TX.

Classroom Attention

B- 5.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.9:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.7 / 10

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School Day Length 7.3 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,314

Diversity & Inclusion

B- 5.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 36%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 5.0 / 10

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Enrollment 803

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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 TX

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 77.8%

Hispanic 15.9%

Two or More 3.4%

Asian 2.1%

Black 0.4%

Native American 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3741 ABRAMS RD, Dallas, TX 75214

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. LAKEWOOD EL (rated 9.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SOLAR PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS AT BONHAM (rated 9.4/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ARMSTRONG EL (rated 9.4/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Dallas, see our Dallas schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
LAKEHILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL Dallas	0.7 mi	369	7.0
LAKEWOOD EL Dallas	0.7 mi	960	9.6
MOCKINGBIRD EL Dallas	0.8 mi	651	9.0
DAN D ROGERS EL Dallas	1.3 mi	434	9.2
ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL Dallas	1.4 mi	156	7.0
LAKEWOOD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Dallas	1.4 mi	14	—
WILLIAM LIPSCOMB EL Dallas	1.8 mi	410	7.2
J L LONG MIDDLE Dallas	1.8 mi	1,094	7.6
WOODROW WILSON H S Dallas	1.9 mi	1,791	7.6
L L HOTCHKISS EL Dallas	1.9 mi	522	8.3
SOLAR PREP FOR BOYS AT JOHN F KENNEDY Dallas	2.0 mi	452	9.3
SOLAR PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS AT BONHAM Dallas	1.9 mi	722	9.4
GENEVA HEIGHTS EL Dallas	2.3 mi	299	6.9
EDUARDO MATA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Dallas	2.2 mi	736	7.2
INNOVATION DESIGN ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACADEMY Dallas	2.3 mi	181	6.4
EAST GRAND PREPARATORY ACADEMY Dallas	2.4 mi	836	6.2
JILL STONE EL AT VICKERY MEADOW Dallas	2.5 mi	407	5.3
MOUNT AUBURN STEAM ACADEMY Dallas	2.6 mi	533	4.9
ARMSTRONG EL Dallas	2.2 mi	415	9.4
UPLIFT ATLAS PREPARATORY - PRI Dallas	2.5 mi	706	3.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 75214 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$128,917

Median Home Value

$707,400

Median Rent

$1,536/mo

Population

35,006

College Educated

70.6%

Homeownership

60.4%

Avg Commute

24.2 min

Poverty Rate

Median Age

38.5

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
ADAM EL Houston, TX	986	5.7
ALMEDA EL Houston, TX	798	5.7
ATHERTON EL Arlington, TX	523	5.7
BAY EL Seabrook, TX	616	5.7
BONHAM EL Midland, TX	706	5.7
BREEDEN EL Brownsville, TX	563	5.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

What grades does St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School serve?

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School?

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 803 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic 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 Aquinas Catholic School rank in TX?

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School ranks #615 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Aquinas Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Thomas Aquinas Catholic 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 Aquinas Catholic School a religious school?

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 74 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 26 Some Transit
Bike Score: 47 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 803
Gender Split: 46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 81
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.3 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Dallas County
Phone: (469) 930-5544

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