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St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Cary, NC

810 High House Rd, Cary, NC 27513

Overall grade: B

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

  • B-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Cary
  • Serving families in Cary since at least 2011

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Cary, North Carolina, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 476 students and around 17 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Raleigh. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
476
Teachers
28.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
16.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 240 girls, 236 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 36 Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    484’11–12477’13–14507’15–16500’17–18507’19–20500’21–22476’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K22
    K50
    139
    247
    351
    459
    556
    655
    759
    860

    Student body

    White68%
    Hispanic or Latino12%
    Asian11%
    Two or more races8%
    Black1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School whether it takes part.

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    • 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?

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    Questions about St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School

    What grades does St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School serve?

    St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School?

    About 476 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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