St. Michael School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Cranford, NJ
100 Alden St, Cranford, NJ 07016
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Cranford
- Serving families in Cranford since at least 2011
St. Michael School is a Catholic diocesan school in Cranford, New Jersey, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 258 students and around 16 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Newark. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 258
- Teachers
- 16.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 124 girls, 134 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Newark
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
- Compared with 120 Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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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?
Questions about St. Michael School
What grades does St. Michael School serve?
St. Michael School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Michael School?
About 258 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Michael School?
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