If you want a 'anything goes' atmosphere, this shcool is not for you. Unfortunately, parents let their children run the show at home and then come to this school and don't like the disipline. Yes the teachers and principal have high expectations, but that is what makes it such a great school. It is
... Read more amazing how students can rise to the level expected! The academics and faith are wonderful. Read less
Posted by a other on 09/09/09
These reviews are ridiculous! The staff at this school is very unprofessional. My children were miserable at this school and I'm so glad we're gone! Very strict and way behind in every subject especially math. Sad that I actually paid for this. Luckily we found a much better school. Actually, anything
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Posted by a parent on 09/11/08
My daughter has attended St Thomas for 3 years. I am not a catholic and believe that I have made a wonderful choice for my daughter. The staff is very receptive and helpful in every way! Her peers are not perfect but the children show some reserve and try not to be mean sprited to each other. A
... Read more far cry from public school. They are learning self discipline, getting a great education and they are doing it in a christ focused environment. I find it hard to believe that anyone would have a mean word to say about this school. Thanks St. Thomas for helping me raise my daughter. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/22/08
I am a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas School. My last year of school here, I could not wait to get out, but I quickly learned how lucky and fortunate I was to be able to attend such an amazing school. Here, I was able to truly learn about my faith in all aspects. This is, by far, the thing which I
... Read more am most grateful for. Academics for me were not as challenging as they were for others, but for the most part, they prepared me for high school. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/30/08
Excellent School! Academics are excellent and above average in all areas. You must come to an open house to see how well the children are doing in all areas as well as experience a truly Catholic School. As for the negative comments, please take them with a grain of salt....it appears that a group
... Read more of disgruntled parents got together and decided to bad mouth this school on the same day. This is a beautiful, loving environment that teaches our children about the love of God, respect for self and others, and also provides the necessary discipline that many children are lacking in this world today. I encourage you to visit this wonderful school and give your child an excellent education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/23/08
Goodness! What a mix of reviews! All of the negative ones, however, sound very similar, which implies to me that they were all written by the same one or two people. They must be very miffed, to have to keep repeating themselves. I had the opportunity to know many of the students here when they attended
... Read more public schools, before STAS opened, and in general, I observe that they have really blossomed since they began attending STAS. I second the recommendation that interested parents tour the school, and talk with students, staff, and parents themselves, rather than simply taking the word of a few grumpy individuals, then pray about all of it, and decide for yourselves if this is the best available learning environment for your children. May God bless you! Read less
Posted by a other on 03/27/08
My son and daughter both attend St. Thomas and we feel very blessed to be a part of such a wonderful Catholic Community with wonderful teachers and staff. My kids come home everyday excited about what they have learned and about the wonderful friendships they have developed. I don't quite understand
... Read more some of the comments as I have never had issues with getting involved in classroom activities, in fact, the school welcomes parent involvement in all areas. It's up the the parents to get involved if they really want to...the opportunities are there. Both of my kids are excelling in their school work and I credit this to the teachers and their open & continual communication that keeps me informed of my children's progress. I recommend that you tour the school, speak to other parents & faculty and judge for yourself rather than taking some of these comments as fact. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/25/08
We are a military family and this is our daughter's 4th Catholic Elementary school in 8 years, and STAS is hands down the best of the four! We credit this to the Sisters of St. Lucy Filippini who bring a faith-centered approach that envelopes all things about the school. Academics are challenging and
... Read more extra-curricular activities are good for a small parochial school. Discipline and self responsibility are important values distilled on these children at an early age. On the few occasions we've had any sort of issues we took them directly to the teacher or principal and have left 100% satisfied -- maybe some of the parents who left such negative comments on here should have done the same. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/06/07
My children have been at STAS since August of 2000. We love St. Thomas and could not imagine my children at any other school! I've read some of the comments and I am just shocked. The curriculum is a challenge and our ITBS scores reflect that our school is doing very well. Above the national average
... Read more on ALL levels! Our school demands respect of our students, parents and staff. I see absolutely nothing wrong with that! Thank you to the Religious Teachers Filippini for venturing to New Mexico and guiding our school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/22/07
We have been here for four years now and this will be our last. Very unfriendly parents and teachers and extremely clique-ish! Can't believe I'm actually paying for this! I wouldn't accept this kind of treatment or below average teaching if it were free so why am I paying for it? Not anymore!
... Read more Please look into other schools before placing your little ones here. Read less
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Rio Rancho schools — St Thomas Aquinas School is located at 1100 Hood Rd Se, Rio Rancho NM 87124. 1100 Hood Rd Se is in the 87124 ZIP code in Rio Rancho, NM The school district for St Thomas Aquinas School is the Archdiocese Of Sante Fe Education Off. St Thomas Aquinas School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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