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St. Michael Catholic School

5.00 (1 review)

314 W Willow Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187

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Tel: (630) 462-5009

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The mission of St. Michael School is to partner with parents in educating the whole child.

Striving for academic excellence, children will grow spiritually, morally, and intellectually, as they develop physically, socially and emotionally.

The St. Michael community is committed to "teach as Jesus did" by helping students become responsible Catholic Christians dedicated to spreading the mission of Jesus Christ and serving others.

As a Catholic school we are a community of faith in which the gospel message, our Catholic heritage, worship and service are integrated in the school experience.

We aspire to academic excellence by encouraging the unique giftedness of each student, and by addressing the social, emotional, physical and spiritual dimensions of our children.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 595 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Michael Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Private Special Education Centers

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

595 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

The mission of St. Michael School is to partner with parents in educating the whole child. Striving for academic excellence, children will grow spiritually, morally, and intellectually, as they develop physically, socially and emotionally. The St. Michael community is committed to "teach as Jesus did" by helping students become responsible Catholic Christians dedicated to spreading the mission of Jesus Christ and serving others. As a Catholic school we are a community of faith in which the gospel message, our Catholic heritage, worship and service are integrated in the school experience. We aspire to academic excellence by encouraging the unique giftedness of each student, and by addressing the social, emotional, physical and spiritual dimensions of our children.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Michael Catholic School's ranking?

St. Michael Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Michael Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. Michael Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 2/6/2017

St. Michael has been an incredible school for our four children. I can't say enough good about the teachers, the principal and the community. Mutual focus on excellent academics and formation of our kids as "good people" prompts me to write this review. Our family has become stronger, our children brighter and more deeply moral, and our faith life blossomed here at St. Michael. I give it my highest recommendation!

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 595 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Dupage County, IL is $11,029 for elementary schools and $17,054 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Dupage County, IL is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).