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St. Thomas More Elementary School

8130 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60652
At St Thomas More Elementary School, we believe that the role of education is to develop the total human person spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, physically and creatively.
This development can be fostered if each child is provided with scholastic and creative opportunities designed for his/her individual needs and talents.
Each child must be encouraged to think freely and reason independently, to achieve self-discipline, and to accept responsibility for his/her own learning insofar as he/she is able.
Our school is responding to the multicultural educational needs of all its students.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
236 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
St. Thomas More Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wildcats
  • At St Thomas More Elementary School, we believe that the role of education is to develop the total human person spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, physically and creatively.
  • This development can be fostered if each child is provided with scholastic and creative opportunities designed for his/her individual needs and talents.
  • Each child must be encouraged to think freely and reason independently, to achieve self-discipline, and to accept responsibility for his/her own learning insofar as he/she is able.
  • Our school is responding to the multicultural educational needs of all its students.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Thomas More Elementary School often compared to?
St. Thomas More Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Bede The Venerable by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Thomas More Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Thomas More Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Thomas More Elementary School located?
St. Thomas More Elementary School is located in the Ashburn neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 5 other private schools located in Ashburn.

School Reviews

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I went to St. Thomas More Elementary School back in '1986' I was 6 years old. It has been a long time since I've been there but I do remember when I was a student at school there. It was a decent place and I liked the teacher I had to. I wasn't at the school for very long, but a year I think. I also went to Ashburn for Preschool.
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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