About the School
- Thomas Merton Academy is certified by the Kentucky State Department of Education.
- TMA has also completed the Kentucky Non-Public School Certification Process.
- Our school holds memberships in the National Catholic Educational Association and the Kentucky Middle School Association.
- Our school has built a tradition of academic achievement that addresses the different learning styles of our students.
- The primary purpose of the clustered school of Thomas Merton Academy is to respond to the educational and spiritual needs of our children by sharing the faith values of the Catholic Church in a quality academic context.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
183 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 13%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Thomas Merton Academy?
The application deadline for Thomas Merton Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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