St. Michael Special School
Diocesan school · Pre-K only
New Orleans, LA
1522 Chippewa St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The largest of 11 preschools in Louisiana
- Growing: enrollment up 16% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in New Orleans since at least 2011
St. Michael Special School is a Catholic diocesan school in New Orleans, Louisiana, for pre-K. It has about 153 students and around 7 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 16% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 179 days a year. Louisiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Pre-K only
- Students
- 153
- Teachers
- 22.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 53 girls, 100 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of New Orleans
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 179 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 91% of preschool programs nationwide.
- Compared with 79 preschool programs nationwide.
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 Louisiana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Michael Special School whether it takes part.
- LA GATOR Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
- Tuition Donation Credit Program · Tax-credit 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 Special School
What grades does St. Michael Special School serve?
St. Michael Special School serves pre-K only.
How many students attend St. Michael Special School?
About 153 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Michael Special School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Louisiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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