St. Michael Parish School

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St. Michael Parish School is a nationally accredited Catholic school serving Wheeling area students from Preschool through Eighth Grade.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked WV School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Acceptance rate: 80%
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Michael Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in West Virginia for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Remediation and Enrichment

Student Body

Total Students
342 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 9%
Students by Grade
St. Michael Parish School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
18 students
Number of AP Courses
2 courses
Advanced Courses
Advanced Science (Grade 9), Algebra (Grade 9)
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition assistance available through Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston as well as through St. Michael Parish.
% on Financial Aid
15%
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Kimberly Burge
Admissions Associate
Michelle Patterson

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Art Club, Band, Forensics, Mathcounts, Scouts, Student Council, Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:
Choir

School Notes

  • St. Michael Parish School is a PreSchool 8th Grade Catholic school serving students and parents in the Wheeling area. Our outstanding Early Childhood program includes the area's first Transitional Kindergarten Program recognized by AdvancEd Accreditation and School Improvement. St. Michael's consistently graduates students who excel in area high schools.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Michael Parish School often compared to?
St. Michael Parish Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Vincent De Paul School, Our Lady Of Peace School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Michael Parish School?
The acceptance rate of St. Michael Parish School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 91%.
What sports does St. Michael Parish School offer?
St. Michael Parish School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Football, Golf and Track and Field.
What is St. Michael Parish School's ranking?
St. Michael Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in West Virginia for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Michael Parish School?
The application deadline for St. Michael Parish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
What neighborhood is St. Michael Parish School located?
St. Michael Parish School is located in the Edgwood neighborhood of Wheeling, WV.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked WV School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Acceptance rate: 80%
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in West Virginia is $6,460 for elementary schools and $6,730 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in West Virginia is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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