St. Thomas Aquinas Academy is a new, independent Catholic school in Tampa, Florida. Offering Montessori for PreK – Kindergarten ages and Classical Education for Grades 1-8, Aquinas provides a holistic education for mind, body, and soul.
An integrated curriculum with Christ at the center
Great Works of the Tradition
Aquinas’s curriculum guides students to explore the timeless wisdom of authors, musicians, artists, and thinkers, engaging them in the richness of human knowledge and igniting their intellect and curiosity.
Discipleship
Like the Apostles, students are invited to be a disciple of Christ through prayer, fellowship, the sacraments, and teachings of the Church (Acts 2:42).
Cultivation of Virtue
By integrating virtue into their daily lives, students grow into individuals who reflect Christ’s love and become positive influences in their communities.
Our Programs
A Day in the Life
Learn what a day at Aquinas is like for a student. Read an account of a third grader’s journey through his or her day.
“In classical education, we encounter the great minds of the past and learn from them, joining a conversation that spans centuries and deepening our understanding of ourselves and the world.”
— Dr. Jason Baxter
Program Breakdown
St. Thomas Aquinas Academy, a new private elementary and middle school in Tampa, FL, is part of a renaissance of classical education taking place in the Catholic church.
Primary Montessori
PreK - Kindergarten (Ages 3-6)
Catholic Montessori Education
Our Montessori preschool-kindergarten provides our youngest students with an engaging, integrated, and hands-on opportunity to explore God’s creation.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd nurtures the child’s relationship with our Lord, sense of prayer, and sacramental life in the Church.
Classical Education Program
Grades 1-8
Trivium
STA’s integrated approach to the humanities immerses students in the literature, poetry, and history of an era – deepening their understanding and igniting their imaginations.
Quadrivium
Students uncover the order and beauty of the created world through study of music, mathematics, and the sciences.
Start the Conversation
St. Thomas Aquinas Academy has been formed by qualified academic professionals with deep-rooted Catholic faith. If you are considering how a Catholic classical education model could benefit your student, reach out to us today. Please complete our inquiry form and we will contact you with more information.