St. Michaels Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Newport, RI
180 Rhode Island Ave, Newport, RI 02840
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 91% of independent schools nationwide
- Serving families in Newport since at least 2011
In Newport, Rhode Island, St. Michaels Country Day School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 187 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 91% of independent elementary schools nationwide. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 167 days a year. Rhode Island has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 187
- Teachers
- 47.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 55 girls, 132 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 167 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 91% of independent elementary schools nationwide (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 80% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Rhode Island
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Michaels Country Day School whether it takes part.
- Scholarship Organizations tax credit · 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. Michaels Country Day School
What grades does St. Michaels Country Day School serve?
St. Michaels Country Day School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Michaels Country Day School?
About 187 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Michaels Country Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Rhode Island has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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