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St. Thomas Aquinas School (Closed 2024)

3 Moody St
Derry, NH 03038
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).

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