St. Thomas More Elementary School in Paradise, CA serves 89 co–ed udents from preschool through eighth grade in an urban community.
The California K–8 private school operates with a udent–teacher ratio of 18:1 and employs five teachers.
The school has a Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
Approximately 18.75% of the udent body represents students of color.
Thomas More Elementary School is located near other private education options within 10 miles, including Upward International Schools and Chico Oaks Adventi School.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
89 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
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 More Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Thomas More Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to St. Thomas More Elementary School is Paradise Adventist Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Upward International Schools, Pines Academy Campus (4.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Chico Christian School (9.8 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Paradise Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5699 Academy Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-6540
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-6540
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
14098 Skyway
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-9448
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-9448
4.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2801 Notre Dame Blvd
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-8989
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-8989
9.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 418 students Sports: 7
Chico Oaks Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1859 Hooker Oak Ave
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 342-5043
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 342-5043
9.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 98 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Chico Montessori Children's House
Montessori School
814 Glenn St
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-5518
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-5518
10.1 miles
Gr: K-1 | 75 students
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Location
Miles
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Paradise Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5699 Academy Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-6540
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-6540
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
14098 Skyway
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-9448
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-9448
4.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
13539 Garner Ln
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 343-0555
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 343-0555
14.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students
River Valley Christian School
(Mennonite)
County Road 48 #8187
Glenn, CA 95943
(530) 934-4167
Glenn, CA 95943
(530) 934-4167
27.2 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 54 students
Maranatha Christian School
(Mennonite)
75 Los Verjeles
Bangor, CA 95914
(530) 679-0411
Bangor, CA 95914
(530) 679-0411
28.3 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 12 students
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Location
Miles
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14098 Skyway
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-9448
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-9448
4.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2801 Notre Dame Blvd
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-8989
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-8989
9.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 418 students Sports: 7
Chico Oaks Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1859 Hooker Oak Ave
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 342-5043
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 342-5043
9.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 98 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Chico Montessori Children's House
Montessori School
814 Glenn St
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-5518
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-5518
10.1 miles
Gr: K-1 | 75 students
Hope Academy Chico ![Hope Academy Chico Photo]( "Hope Academy Chico Photo")
(Christian)
2869 Cohasset Road
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 518-4092
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 518-4092
11.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 39 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2801 Notre Dame Blvd
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-8989
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-8989
9.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 418 students Sports: 7
435 Hazel Street
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-2502
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-2502
12 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
13539 Garner Ln
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 343-0555
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 343-0555
14.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students
3785 Olive Highway
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 533-2888
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 533-2888
18.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Plumas Christian School
(Christian)
49 S Lindan Ave
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-0415
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-0415
38.2 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 91 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
771 Elliott Rd.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 762-2599
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 762-2599
0.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 169 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6249 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-1171
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-1171
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 129 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5911 Maxwell Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5911 Maxwell Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 495 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Orient St. Ste. 105
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-7411
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-7411
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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