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St. Thomas More Catholic School

1700 8th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
St. Thomas More Catholic School in Brookings, SD, serves 95 udents from pre鈥搆indergarten through 2nd grade in a Catholic, co鈥揺ducational setting.
The school has a udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 24:1 with a total of 4 teachers supporting early elementary education.
Located in a town community, the school enrolls approximately 3% udents of color, reflecting some diversity within the student body.
Thomas More Catholic School is one of several private early education options in Brookings, with nearby schools offering similar grade ranges and smaller udent鈥搕eacher ratios.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2

Student Body

Total Students
95 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
St. Thomas More Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for St. Thomas More Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Thomas More Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in South Dakota is $6,455 for elementary schools and $7,985 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in South Dakota is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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