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Below Average

#503 of 571 private schools in WI

St Thomas Aquinas Academy

School

1200 MAIN ST, Marinette, WI 54143

Private

Enrollment

149

Student-Teacher

14.5:1

Score

4.8

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#503 of 571

In Marinette

#2 of 2

public schools

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St Thomas Aquinas Academy

4.8/10

School in Marinette · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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4.4/10

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3.0/10

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About St Thomas Aquinas Academy

St Thomas Aquinas Academy is a private school in Marinette, WI. St Thomas Aquinas Academy serves approximately 149 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Thomas Aquinas Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #503 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for St Thomas Aquinas Academy show 67% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares1.6 pts below WI schools
  • This school 4.8 · Below Average
  • WI avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 149 students, St Thomas Aquinas 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 Aquinas 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 Aquinas Academy compares to the 4 public schools in Marinette, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
This School
vs
15.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
149
This School
vs
490
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.8
This School
vs
4.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 96.6% vs 0%
Hispanic 2% vs 0%
St Thomas Aquinas Academy Marinette Public Avg

All Schools in Marinette

School Rating
St Thomas Aquinas Academy (this school) 4.8
Marinette Middle 4.4
Marinette Primary 3.0
Marinette High 4.5
Marinette Intermediate 6.4

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 WI.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+ 4.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.9 / 10
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School Day Length 6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,179.2
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 3.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 4%
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 149
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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 WI

Test Scores WI FORWARD (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 67.0% (2025 FORWARD)
School
State
49.0% (2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency 58.9% (2025 FORWARD)
School
State
47.8% (2025 FORWARD)

Based on 16 test records from WI state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 96.6%
Hispanic 2.0%
Native American 1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1200 MAIN ST, Marinette, WI 54143

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Thomas Aquinas Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Stephenson Area Public School (rated 8.1/10, 22.4 miles away, in nearby Stephenson), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Uplift Michigan Academy (rated 5.3/10, 22.4 miles away, in nearby Stephenson), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Marinette, see our Marinette schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 22.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Marinette Middle Marinette 0.1 mi 4.4
Marinette Primary Marinette 0.4 mi 3.0
TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Marinette 0.4 mi 5.3
Blesch Intermediate School Menominee 1.1 mi 5.8
Marinette High Marinette 1.0 mi 4.5
Central Elementary School Menominee 1.6 mi 7.4
Menominee High School Menominee 1.7 mi 7.6
Menominee Jr High School Menominee 1.7 mi 4.6
ST JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC ACADEMY Menominee 2.1 mi 6.8
Marinette Intermediate Marinette 1.6 mi 6.4
Menominee ISD Special Education Menominee 3.0 mi
Peshtigo Elementary Peshtigo 7.0 mi 7.2
Peshtigo High Peshtigo 7.0 mi 4.5
Peshtigo Middle Peshtigo 7.0 mi 7.4
ST JOHN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Peshtigo 13.1 mi 4.6
Oconto High Oconto 18.1 mi 5.5
Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy Oconto 18.1 mi
Oconto Middle Oconto 18.7 mi 6.7
Uplift Michigan Academy Stephenson 22.4 mi 5.3
Stephenson Area Public School Stephenson 22.4 mi 8.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 54143 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$68,183

Median Home Value

$135,800

Median Rent

$765/mo

Population

15,134

College Educated

23.7%

Homeownership

77.3%

Avg Commute

13.4 min

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Median Age

44.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Thomas Aquinas Academy

What grades does St Thomas Aquinas Academy serve?

St Thomas Aquinas Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend St Thomas Aquinas Academy?

St Thomas Aquinas Academy has an enrollment of approximately 149 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Thomas Aquinas Academy is 14.5:1. 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 Academy rank in WI?

St Thomas Aquinas Academy ranks #503 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is St Thomas Aquinas Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

St Thomas Aquinas Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at St Thomas Aquinas Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Thomas Aquinas Academy has 67% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is St Thomas Aquinas Academy a private school?

Yes, St Thomas Aquinas 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 Aquinas Academy a religious school?

St Thomas Aquinas Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
52 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
45 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
149
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Marinette County

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