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St. Michael the Archangel School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Bethlehem, PA

4121 Old Bethlehem Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18015

Overall grade: A+

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

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

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 95% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
  • The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Bethlehem

St. Michael the Archangel School is a Catholic diocesan school in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 249 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 95% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Diocese of Allentown. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
249
Teachers
39.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 121 girls, 128 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 95% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (6 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    336’15–16241’19–20218’21–22249’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K20
    K57
    132
    232
    331
    419
    518
    622
    718
    820

    Student body

    White84%
    Hispanic or Latino7%
    Two or more races6%
    Asian2%
    Black0%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

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

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    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?

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    Questions about St. Michael the Archangel School

    What grades does St. Michael the Archangel School serve?

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

    How many students attend St. Michael the Archangel School?

    About 249 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

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

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

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