The Primary School That Takes You Places.
On Cleveland’s West Side, families seeking more than daycare or crowded public classrooms are finding something different — and lasting — at St. Thomas Primary School.
Rooted in faith and focused on the whole child, St. Thomas is a Christian primary school that starts early and grows with your child. From age 3 through the primary years, we build the academic foundation, character, and confidence children need to thrive — not just in school, but in life.
Our mission is simple: to help children love learning, love Jesus, and grow within a community where they are truly known and loved.
Here, students are known by name and nurtured by a close-knit faculty that partners with parents. Our classrooms are filled with joyful structure, our teachers are deeply invested, and our curriculum is built to develop focus, resilience, curiosity, and compassion — all grounded in Christ.
In a world where educational options can feel transactional or impersonal, St. Thomas offers something rare: a spiritually rooted, academically strong, community-centered school designed for lasting success.
This is more than a great beginning. It’s where West Side families find the confidence, character, and connection that carry their children forward — wherever God leads them.
St. Thomas Primary School upholds nationally recognized standards in Lutheran education, reflecting our commitment to academic excellence and faith formation.
Whole Start™ Approach
At St. Thomas Primary School, our Whole Start™ approach nurtures the mind, body, and spirit of every child from the very beginning. We combine play-based learning, faith formation, and foundational skill-building to develop confident, compassionate, and capable students.
Chosen by West Side Families
The early years shape a lifetime. At St. Thomas Primary School, classrooms are places of joyful structure and discovery—where academic foundation, character, and confidence grow side by side in a Christ-centered community.
The St. Thomas Difference
St. Thomas Primary School combines academic excellence with heart—small groups, purposeful play, and faith at the foundation through daily Jesus Time and weekly chapel. With families and faculty partnering together, every child is known by name and nurtured with care.
Courtney Cipollo, Principal & Preschool Teacher
“At St. Thomas, we believe the earliest years of education are the most important. Our Whole Start™ approach doesn’t just prepare children for school—it builds a foundation of faith, character, and curiosity that lasts a lifetime. By starting small, we give every child the strongest start and every family the confidence that their child is growing in a community that values both heart and mind.”
