St. Michael School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Ripley, OH
300 Market St, Ripley, OH 45167
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 68% of Catholic schools in Ohio
- Growing: enrollment up 167% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Ripley since at least 2011
In Ripley, Ohio, St. Michael School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 128 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 68% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio. Enrollment is up about 167% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 173 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 128
- Teachers
- 11.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 81 girls, 47 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Cincinnati
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 173 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 68% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio (11 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 79% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
- Compared with 240 Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Ohio
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Michael School whether it takes part.
- EdChoice Scholarship (traditional) · Voucher or scholarship
- EdChoice Expansion · Voucher or scholarship
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 128 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Michael School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Ohio has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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