St. Thomas School has daily religious instruction that permeates the learning experience.
Students form values necessary for responsible decision-making. St. Thomas School students experience success in state standardized achievement tests given every year.
We take pride in their many successes. St. Thomas School teachers view their work as both a career and a ministry.
The teacher's visible respect for each student, their confidence in your child's abilities, and their genuine concern consciously sets a standard for relationships among classmates.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked SD School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Thomas School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1929
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
74 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$2,388-$2,933
Application URL
School Notes
- St. Thomas School has daily religious instruction that permeates the learning experience. Students form values necessary for responsible decision-making. St. Thomas School students experience success in state standardized achievement tests given every year. We take pride in their many successes. St. Thomas School teachers view their work as both a career and a ministry. The teacher's visible respect for each student, their confidence in your child's abilities, and their genuine concern consciously sets a standard for relationships among classmates.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Thomas School's ranking?
St. Thomas School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Thomas School?
The application deadline for St. Thomas 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 School is St. Mary Catholic School (23.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Madison Christian School (3.7 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Madison Christian School
(Christian)
45369 234th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 427-0109
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 427-0109
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 35 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
205 W Essex Ave
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2607
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2607
17.5 miles
Gr: K-1 | 63 students
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(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1010 8th Street South
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6989
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6989
25.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 20 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Peace Lutheran Early Childhood
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1910 12th Street S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-5272
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-5272
25.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 44 students Tuition listed
St. Thomas More Catholic School
(Catholic)
1700 8th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6796
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6796
26 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 95 students
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