St. Michel Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Fernandina Beach, FL
228 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Fernandina Beach
- Serving families in Fernandina Beach since at least 2011
St. Michel Academy is an independent Catholic school in Fernandina Beach, Florida, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 210 students and around 16 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 14% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of St. Augustine. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 180 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 210
- Teachers
- 12.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 116 girls, 94 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of St. Augustine
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 79% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
- Compared with 140 Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
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 Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Michel Academy whether it takes part.
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) · Education savings account
- Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) · 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. Michel Academy
What grades does St. Michel Academy serve?
St. Michel Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Michel Academy?
About 210 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Michel Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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