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St. Michael's School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–5

Grand Forks, ND

504 5th Ave N, Grand Forks, ND 58203

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of the most diverse private schools in North Dakota
  • Smaller classes than 72% of Catholic schools in North Dakota
  • Growing: enrollment up 56% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Grand Forks since at least 2011

In Grand Forks, North Dakota, St. Michael's School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 139 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 72% of Catholic elementary schools in North Dakota. Enrollment is up about 56% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Fargo. The school day runs about 7 hours, 168 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–5
Students
139
Teachers
12.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11
Boys and girls
Coed · 56 girls, 83 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
168 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 72% of Catholic elementary schools in North Dakota (11 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 50% of Catholic elementary schools in North Dakota.
    • Compared with 18 Catholic elementary schools in North Dakota.

    Students by survey year

    89’11–12101’13–14115’15–16125’17–18134’19–20136’21–22139’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K54
    K28
    125
    227
    322
    420
    517

    Student body

    White83%
    Black8%
    Asian4%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%
    Two or more races1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about St. Michael's School

    What grades does St. Michael's School serve?

    St. Michael's School serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend St. Michael's School?

    About 139 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Michael's School?

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