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St. Michael Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6

Murrells Inlet, SC

542 Cypress Ave, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic schools in South Carolina
  • Serving families in Murrells Inlet since at least 2011

In Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, St. Michael Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 83 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of Catholic elementary schools in South Carolina. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Charleston. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. South Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–6
Students
83
Teachers
9.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 37 girls, 46 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic elementary schools in South Carolina (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 95% of Catholic elementary schools in South Carolina.
    • Compared with 22 Catholic elementary schools in South Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    139’11–1299’13–14122’15–16104’17–1871’19–2082’21–2283’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K23
    K9
    112
    212
    315
    48
    515
    612

    Student body

    White90%
    Two or more races5%
    Black4%
    Asian1%

    Help paying tuition in South Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Michael Catholic School whether it takes part.

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    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about St. Michael Catholic School

    What grades does St. Michael Catholic School serve?

    St. Michael Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend St. Michael Catholic School?

    About 83 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Michael Catholic School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. South Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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