St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic school is a private Catholic school in Lower Greenville. The school has served the community since 1947 and is one of Texas's largest Catholic elementary schools.
The education program is faith-based and serves students in preschool through eighth grade. The Lower School campus is located off of Mockingbird Lane and teaches the students enrolled in prekindergarten through second grade.
The Lower School curriculum focuses on the development of the whole child. Learner differences are celebrated, and teachers differentiate their instruction based on individual student needs. Spiritual awareness and early elementary education are cultivated in students enrolled in the Lower School.
An application is required before enrollment, and it is a tuition-based school. There is tuition assistance available on a limited, case-by-case basis.
Students attending St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic school must wear uniforms, though they have many options to choose from. However, free dress and spirit wear days are also scheduled throughout the school year.
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
3741 Abrams Rd,
Dallas, TX
849
Students
A-
School Details
Head of School
Patrick Magee, President
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Annual Tuition
$13,250
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
B+
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
66
Part Time Teachers
4
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
White
69.5%
Hispanic
19.8%
Two or more races
8.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%
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This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/13/2016
Extracurricular activities are limited mostly to sports. The art program is underfunded, theater program was killed.
2/13/2016
Children who do not fit in are scapegoated. Imaginative, passionate teachers are discarded. While the athletics are touted as inclusive -- no tryouts are required -- the kids are under extreme pressure to compete. Coaches and parents suck the joy out of what should be youthful fun. They cancelled the Halloween Carnival because it didn't turn a profit. That kind of says it all.
3/2/2015
There is such a limited and skewed view of the world at this school. I understand that it is centered around Catholicism, however, the negativity put on other religions is not right. The best science teacher I ever had was from this school, but she left, and one of the teachers that made history and english fun was fired, no doubt due to her eccentricity and vibrance or offering an honest view of the world to her students.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/31/2014
St. Thomas is a great academic school. It has become quite ambitious in expanding its campus at the lower and upper campus. The art program is truly fantastic, probably the best in Dallas for grades 1-8. It really helps sell the school making a beautiful impression. Deeper down, though, the school's...
9/2/2012
STA has greatly exceeded my expectations. It is a terrific school. The teachers are so enthusiastic and dedicated. They truly care about every child. My two children both love their teachers and the school. The level of communication is terrific and the administration is highly competent and caring....
5/24/2010
We have three children at STA and are very satisfied with the academics, the strong sense of community among the families, the parent involvement, and the school's effort to instill good values.
7/24/2007
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Homes For Sale
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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
44%
Household Income
$163,012
% of College Grads
76.2%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
2,211 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
33.2%
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