St. Thomas More Elementary School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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St. Thomas More Elementary School

50 Thomas More Way
San Francisco, CA 94132

Tel: (415) 337-0100

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Of the four religious schools on Brotherhood Way, St. Thomas More, the largest, is the Catholic School.

Expansion at St. Thomas More will encompass a permanent facility for our kindergarten, replacing the portable classrooms now housing that grade, the addition of a pre-school, a library/media centre, a science/art instruction area, a fully fitted kitchen and a large multi-purpose meeting area for use by the school, the Archdiocese, and the wider community.

Kindergarten program at St. Thomas More School has a decidedly academic approach.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 297 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,100
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Thomas More Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

297 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

87%

State avg.: 52%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,100

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does St. Thomas More Elementary School cost?

St. Thomas More Elementary School's tuition is approximately $10,100 for private students.

What is St. Thomas More Elementary School's ranking?

St. Thomas More Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.

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 Lakeshore neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in Lakeshore.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 297 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,100
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in San Francisco, CA is $24,294 for elementary schools and $40,742 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in San Francisco, CA is 59% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).