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St. Michaels School

Parish school · Grades K–8

Loretto, PA

301 Saint Elizabeth St, Loretto, PA 15940

Overall grade: B+

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  • AClass size
  • B-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 82% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania

In Loretto, Pennsylvania, St. Michaels School is a Catholic parish school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 86 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
86
Teachers
9.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 45 girls, 41 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 82% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by grade

    K10
    15
    212
    37
    411
    511
    69
    714
    87

    Student body

    White94%
    Black2%
    Two or more races2%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Michaels 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. Michaels School

    What grades does St. Michaels School serve?

    St. Michaels School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend St. Michaels School?

    About 86 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Michaels 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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