St. Michael Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Prior Lake, MN
16280 Duluth Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Prior Lake
- Serving families in Prior Lake since at least 2011
In Prior Lake, Minnesota, St. Michael Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 321 students attend, with roughly 18 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis. The school day runs about 8 hours, 171 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 321
- Teachers
- 17.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 17.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 144 girls, 177 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 171 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
- Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Minnesota
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.
- K-12 Education Subtraction (private school tuition) · Tax credit or deduction
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- 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?
Questions about St. Michael Catholic School
What grades does St. Michael Catholic School serve?
St. Michael Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Michael Catholic School?
About 321 students, with 18 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. Minnesota has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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