FOUNDED
Aquinas Academy was founded in 1991 by a group of committed parents who wanted provide their children with an exceptional classical Catholic education.
GOVERNANCE
As a private, independent K4 - 8th grade academy, Aquinas Academy is governed by the Independent Scholastic Association, Inc. (ISA, Inc.). The ISA, Inc. consists of a group of lay Catholic business leaders who are passionate about making a difference for our children and society. Aquinas Academy is designated as a 501c3 non-profit and eligible contributions are tax deductible.
EXCEPTIONAL ACADEMICS
As evidenced by our outstanding standardized test scores (Iowa Test of Basic Skills) and the excellent performance of our graduates in academically rigorous high schools, Aquinas Academy ranks among the top 15% of all schools nationally.
CLASS SIZES AND PUPIL TO TEACHER RATIO
Aquinas class seizes generally range from 9 to 17 students with a few classes with higher or lower enrollment. Our pupil to teacher ratio of just over 7 to 1.
ENROLLMENT
We have 181 students enrolled in K4 - 8th grades and nrollment has grown at a rate of 10-19% annually over the past 3 years.
ACADEMIC YEAR
The academic year is comprised of 36 weeks and divided into trimesters. Report cards are sent home at the end of each trimester. Online grading provides immediate feedback on student progress.
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Aquinas welcomes international students looking for an English immersion experience. Host family opportunities are available.
TRANSPORTATION
Busing is available for Germantown residents. Car pool options exist from virtually every community within a 30-mile radius.
DIVERSITY
Aquinas Academy admits students of any race, color, creed, or national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
ATHLETICS
Aquinas Academy believes that athletics are an important part of a student's formation. Our athletic programs provide the opportunity to practice virtues of charity, obedience, honesty, discipline, graciousness, and humility. Healthy athletic participation also teaches teamwork, dedication and respect for authority.
HOLY MASS & SPIRITUAL FORMATION
Recognized as the source and summit of our spiritual lives, we attend Holy Mass no less than once a week as a school community. Everything else that we do begins with prayer and is part of our integrated spiritual formation.