St. Thomas Aquinas Grade School

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Grade School in Avondale, AZ, serves preschool through 8th grade (379 students) as part of the Diocese of Phoenix.[ A partnership of parents, students & parishioners, it nurtures growth in faith, knowledge & service.[ The holistic Catholic environment fosters academic excellence, responsibility, discipline & lifelong learning, serving mind, body & soul.[ Features incl. accelerated math (6-8), before/after study hall (K-8), hot lunch, specials (elem.), middle sch. rotation, safety w/ Avondale PD & accessibility.[ Ranks top 20% AZ privates; high demand admissions closed 2025-26.[ Positive reviews praise teachers & character dev.[