St. Michael's School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Poway, CA
15542 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Poway
- Serving families in Poway since at least 2011
In Poway, California, St. Michael's School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 558 students attend, with roughly 18 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of San Diego. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 558
- Teachers
- 31.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 17.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 272 girls, 286 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of San Diego
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
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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–8.
How many students attend St. Michael's School?
About 558 students, with 18 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Michael's School?
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