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St. Michael Elementary School

Parish school · Grades K–8

Loretto, PA

301 Saint Elizabeth St, Loretto, PA 15940

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
  • Serving families in Loretto since at least 2011

St. Michael Elementary School is a Catholic parish school in Loretto, Pennsylvania, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 86 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
86
Teachers
9.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9
Boys and girls
Coed · 44 girls, 42 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 83% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    157’11–12132’13–14131’15–16113’17–1899’19–20102’21–2286’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K10
    15
    212
    37
    410
    512
    610
    714
    86

    Student body

    White94%
    Black2%
    Two or more races2%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Michael Elementary 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 Elementary School

    What grades does St. Michael Elementary School serve?

    St. Michael Elementary School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend St. Michael Elementary School?

    About 86 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Michael Elementary School?

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

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