St. Michael School vs. Aquinas Catholic Community School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Aquinas Catholic Community School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
St. Michael School in Merrillville, IN, serves 205 co–ed udents from preschool (PK) through 8th grade in a suburban community.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 13:1 with 16 teachers supporting its regular elementary and secondary programs.
Michael School is affiliated with the Catholic faith and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The udent body represents 37.2% racial diversity within the suburban Merrillville area.
Tuition information is available upon reque for families considering this Indiana Catholic PK–8 private school option.
Aquinas Catholic Community School is a highly rated school accredited by the state of Indiana as well as the Advanced Ed Corporation.
We provide a Catholic education of the highest quality within a safe and nurturing environment, and we`ve been doing it for over half a century! We seek to engage children both intellectually and spiritually, putting them on the path to College and Heaven.Our students are the future leaders of our community.
We offer them an extraordinary education rooted in Gospel values, preparing them with the knowledge and skills necessary to serve their community and the world with love, integrity, and passion.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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ENL, ADD, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Speech
Year Founded
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1966
Students Body
Total Students
205 students
209 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
37%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
38
10
Kindergarten Students
18
20
Grade 1 Students
17
21
Grade 2 Students
18
23
Grade 3 Students
22
22
Grade 4 Students
18
25
Grade 5 Students
18
24
Grade 6 Students
21
18
Grade 7 Students
18
24
Grade 8 Students
17
22
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
10 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
(Gray pants, white or green dress shirt or polo, jumpers/skirts, dress shoes)
(Gray pants, white or green dress shirt or polo, jumpers/skirts, dress shoes)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$5,910
Tuition Notes
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Registration Fee and Book/Technology Fee apply after acceptance. These fees are included in scholarships.
% on Financial Aid
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88%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$6,320
Admissions Director
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Lisa Gutierrez
Admissions Associate
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Jennifer Marcheschi
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Spelling BeeStudent Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Girls on the Run