St. Michael School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Fall River, MA
209 Essex St, Fall River, MA 02720
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Fall River
- Smaller classes than 87% of Catholic schools in Massachusetts
- The largest Catholic school in Fall River
- Growing: enrollment up 37% since 2015–16
In Fall River, Massachusetts, St. Michael School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 218 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 87% of Catholic elementary schools in Massachusetts. Enrollment is up about 37% since 2015–16. The school is part of the Diocese of Fall River. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 218
- Teachers
- 29 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 125 girls, 93 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Fall River
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 87% of Catholic elementary schools in Massachusetts (8 students per teacher).
- Larger than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 97 Catholic elementary schools in Massachusetts.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
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 School
What grades does St. Michael School serve?
St. Michael School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Michael School?
About 218 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Michael School?
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