St. Thomas’s Day School’s desire is that families who are committed to the school’s philosophy and values are able to attend.

St. Thomas’s  Day School is dedicated to having a socio-economically diverse student body that reflects the broad mix of the communities we serve. The School offers tuition assistance to qualified students on the basis of the demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds. The School maintains a considerable financial assistance program to ensure that qualified candidates have the opportunity to attend.

St. Thomas’s understands how personal the financial aid process is and the Financial Aid Committee is committed to working with each family to help make the process as smooth and efficient as possible.

St. Thomas’s awards approximately $800K in financial assistance to 40% of the student body, with the average award being $15,000.

Annual Tuition

Annual Tuition 2026-2027
Kindergarten – Grade 6:  $29,600

 

Eligibility

St. Thomas’s Day School’s need-based financial aid program is designed to make a St. Thomas’s education possible for all families based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds. In order to standardize the process of evaluating each applicant’s need, St. Thomas’s Day School uses a third party called Clarity.

A family’s eligibility for financial aid is determined through careful and thorough analysis of the information provided on the Clarity Application along with information provided from a family’s federal tax returns. Clarity and St. Thomas’s financial aid methodology will provide a suggested family contribution dollar amount and St. Thomas’s financial aid committee will then consider a portion of a family’s discretionary income to be available to support private education tuition. It is important to note that all St. Thomas’s families contribute funds towards tuition.

Clarity has established a secure, confidential and user friendly platform that provides details on how to submit all of the required financial aid documents to a centralized location instead of to multiple schools.  Once an online application is submitted, all families will be able to track the status of their financial aid application.

How to Submit a Confidential Application

  1. Notify St. Thomas’s Day School of your financial aid application by February 1. Late applications will not be accepted.
  2. Complete the Clarity online application by February 1.
  3. File a completed financial aid application with Clarity. This includes tax documents, monthly budgets and other financial statements.
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Helpful Tips

  1. Please do not wait for the deadline of February 1 to begin the financial aid application process. Financial aid applications through Clarity are available beginning early fall.
  2. Have all supporting documentation available including W2s and the IRS 1040s with schedules and other necessary tax documents.
  3. You can log out of the application at any time, then return later to complete. It is important to adhere to the deadline to ensure first round consideration.
  4. New student financial aid awards are given at the time of acceptance early March.

Payment Options

Monthly payment plans are available over ten months, three months or one payment through the online enrollment portal.

Financial Aid Coverage

Tuition includes the following costs:
School field trips
Instructional materials, textbooks, novels and other necessary supplies
Technology resources (iPad, Chromebooks)
Learning Support resources as necessary

Additional costs:
Extended Day
School Uniforms – the School offers a robust gently used uniform closet and our uniform vendor is Lands’ End
Wednesday Pizza Lunch
Overnight Field Trips (Grades 4-6 only)
Various extended day activities (Basketball, Dance, Orchestra, Spirit Squad etc.)

Portrait of a Graduate

A St. Thomas’s Day School education is an investment in your child’s future.  School is not just about academics, it is about the development of the whole child. Families are looking for an education that fosters creativity, problem-solving, communication and good character. In this regard, the only real measuring stick is the quality of a school’s alumni.

Our students and alumni stand apart. They are recognized for their skills in leadership and teamwork, their compassion and empathy, and their understanding of the world.

Exhibits academic growth and embraces lifelong learning.
Understands one’s own strengths and their place in the world.
Communicates and collaborates effectively.
Displays respect for others by exercising inclusivity, empathy, respect, and compassion.
Acknowledges and understands diverse perspectives and cultures.
Recognizes the responsibility of being a citizen of the world.
Pursues understanding with an adventurous spirit.
Demonstrates innovative and progressive thinking.
Displays a growth mindset by engaging in courageous exploration and problem solving.