St. Mary & St. Michael School

14 Seymour Ave Derby, CT 06418
www.stmarystmichael.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 162 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 162 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Mary & St. Michael School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

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Attribute

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
162 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
61%
State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • The mission of St. Mary and St. Michael School is to contribute to the total development of each child through high academic standards, positive discipline, and concern for the individual student within a caring Catholic environment.
  • St. Mary-St. Michael School promotes a curriculum rich in religion with emphasis on Christ's love for us.
  • School Motto: Reverence, Respect, and Responsibility.
  • The mission of St. Mary and St. Michael School is to contribute to the total development of each child through high academic standards, positive discipline, and concern for the individual student within a caring Catholic environment. St. Mary-St. Michael School promotes a curriculum rich in religion with emphasis on Christ's love for us.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Mary & St. Michael School often compared to?
St. Mary & St. Michael School is often viewed alongside schools like Assumption School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary & St. Michael School?
The application deadline for St. Mary & St. Michael School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

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This school is wonderful! I love seeing my kids happy and seeing them learning in a fun way is inspiring. There is no "teaching to the test" at SMSM. The parents are friendly, and as new we parents we were welcomed and made to feel like part of the school community right away. In fact, I feel like we are building friendships with other parents that will last a lifetime. The principal stands out front each morning, whatever the weather, and greets each parent and child. There is a school soccer team that formed this year and a basketball team has been in place for quite a few years. The children have all of the specials, including band in 4th grade. It's refreshing to know that there is some place where children can be held to a higher expectation and flourish. We are 100% happy with the choice we made sending our children to St. Mary-St. Michael.
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The average private school tuition in New Haven County, CT is $19,109 for elementary schools and $29,229 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in New Haven County, CT is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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