The mission of St. Thomas Aquinas is to provide students with a Catholic Christian education dedicated to the spiritual, moral, physical, and intellectual development of students through meaningful, Gospel-based learning experiences.
Further, the school promotes Catholic family values of love, peace, and justice by working with home and parish communities to nurture students into responsible, contributing Christian citizens.
Our goals are to provide the highest quality educational experience and environment; to build a supportive Christian community consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church; to foster creativity, independence, responsibility, and an ability to integrate classroom knowledge into everyday life; and to encourage students to mature in a disciplined and respectful atmosphere.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
132 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Thomas Aquinas School?
The application deadline for St. Thomas Aquinas School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to St. Thomas Aquinas School is Pinkerton Academy (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Clubhouse Childcare Center (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Ms. Darlene's Early Learning Center And Child Care (0.7 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Clubhouse Childcare Center
Daycare / Preschool
13 Peabody Rd
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-7897
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-7897
0.7 miles
Gr: K-1 | 4 students
Ms. Darlene's Early Learning Center And Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
11 Willow St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 818-1405
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 818-1405
0.7 miles
Gr: K | 3 students
Nutfield Cooperative School
Daycare / Preschool
47 East Derry Rd.
East Derry, NH 03041
(603) 434-2602
East Derry, NH 03041
(603) 434-2602
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 174 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
5 Pinkerton St
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-5200
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-5200
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 3,074 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
12 Tsienneto Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-2210
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-2210
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-K
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