St. Michaels School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Ridge, MD
16560 Three Notch Rd, Ridge, MD 20680
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic schools in Maryland
- Serving families in Ridge since at least 2011
In Ridge, Maryland, St. Michaels School is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 57 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Washington. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 57
- Teachers
- 5.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 26 girls, 31 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Washington
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland (10 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 99% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
- Compared with 93 Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Maryland
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Michaels School whether it takes part.
- BOOST Scholarship Program · Voucher or 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 School
What grades does St. Michaels School serve?
St. Michaels School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Michaels School?
About 57 students, with 10 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. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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