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St. Michael School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Pawcatuck, CT

131 W Broad St, Pawcatuck, CT 63791

Overall grade: A

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

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools in Connecticut
  • Serving families in Pawcatuck since at least 2011

St. Michael School is a Catholic diocesan school in Pawcatuck, Connecticut, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 162 students and around 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in Connecticut. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Norwich. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
162
Teachers
13.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 91 girls, 71 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in Connecticut (12 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in Connecticut.
    • Compared with 50 Catholic elementary schools in Connecticut.

    Students by survey year

    155’11–12144’13–14132’15–16109’17–18129’19–20157’21–22162’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K20
    K13
    118
    215
    316
    417
    522
    616
    724
    821

    Student body

    White91%
    Hispanic or Latino7%
    Asian1%
    Black1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    What grades does St. Michael School serve?

    St. Michael School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Michael School?

    About 162 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Michael School?

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