ABOUT
STM
Who We Are

St. Thomas More School is an NEASC accredited college preparatory boarding school founded in 1962. While we have historically been an all-boys academy, we are excited to welcome our first class of female students in 2021.

AN INCLUSIVE Academic EXPERIENCE
At St. Thomas More college preparatory boarding school, we strive to embody a full and diverse experience in order to best prepare our students for the things that matter. Diversity is promoted and celebrated as a core value that greatly enriches one's academic pursuits. We proudly welcome students committed to reaching their highest potential from all corners of the globe and walks of life. We also believe that all students should be empowered to reach their highest potential, despite any past hardships. Here, our students will learn an essential truth: the more you apply yourself, the more you can achieve. Learn about our admissions process.
AN INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH TO LEARNING
Our philosophy is that every student should be treated as an individual with their own unique approach to learning. With our small class sizes, students can count on individual attention and personalized relationships. Beyond the classroom, we provide additional academic support every day after class, so students can always strengthen any areas where they may be struggling. Explore the MORE Learning approach.
A COMMUNITy, NOT JUST A SCHOOL
Our 100% boarding school environment facilitates a welcoming family atmosphere where life-long relationships are born. We offer an extensive list of clubs and activities – ranging from arts to all-things outdoors – with a ton of variety in between. We are known for our nationally-ranked basketball and football programs, and many of our other athletic programs have elevated towards a similar trajectory. Weekends at STM provide a valuable chance for students to grow together through on-campus activities as well as a variety of off-campus trips. Discover the benefits of the MORE Community.
STM at a Glance
A 10:1 student-teacher ratio, rich selection of extra-curricular activities, lush 100-acre campus, and dedicated live-in faculty give STM student a distinct academic advantage.
Our History
In 1962, James F. Hanrahan opened St. Thomas More to provide a close-knit, unique academic experience for boarding school students. The overarching objective was simple: each student would receive a multifaceted, heightened level of attention with zero contingency on past performance. Through developing a school that prioritizes inclusivity, he created a community that emphasizes individual effort, presents additional opportunity, and offers unwavering support – mentally, emotionally, academically, and athletically. Today, we continue to build on the pillars that our founder sculpted – moving forward with values so central to St. Thomas More’s identity – in order to further enrich young people around the world.