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St. Michael Catholic School

Parish school · Grades K–8

Saint Michael, MN

14 Main St N, Saint Michael, MN 55376

Overall grade: B

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

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

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 24% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Saint Michael since at least 2011

In Saint Michael, Minnesota, St. Michael Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 434 students attend, with roughly 15 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 24% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 165 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
434
Teachers
28.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
15.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 215 girls, 219 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
165 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 95% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    351’11–12369’13–14408’15–16403’17–18394’19–20421’21–22434’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K47
    150
    249
    348
    448
    548
    648
    750
    846

    Student body

    White89%
    Asian4%
    Black3%
    Two or more races2%
    Hispanic or Latino1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association
    • 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.

    More about Minnesota's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about St. Michael Catholic School

    What grades does St. Michael Catholic School serve?

    St. Michael Catholic School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend St. Michael Catholic School?

    About 434 students, with 15 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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