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St. Thomas More Catholic School

1700 8th St S Brookings, SD 57006

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • St. Thomas More Catholic School in Brookings, SD, serves 95 udents from pre–kindergarten through 2nd grade in a Catholic, co–educational setting.
  • The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 24:1 with a total of 4 teachers supporting early elementary education.
  • Located in a town community, the school enrolls approximately 3% udents of color, reflecting some diversity within the student body.
  • Thomas More Catholic School is one of several private early education options in Brookings, with nearby schools offering similar grade ranges and smaller udent–teacher ratios.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
95 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. Thomas More Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Thomas More Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in South Dakota is $5,352 for elementary schools and $8,044 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in South Dakota is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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