St. Michael Catholic School

16 W Wilhelm St Schererville, IN 46375
www.stmichaelparish.life

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked IN School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 250 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,626
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked IN School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 250 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,626
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

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Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Grade 1 has the most students with 35, the highest enrollment in the school’s grade-by-grade breakdown.
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish
Year Founded
1900
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
250 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
51%
State avg.: 26%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
There are additional one time fees per year for Technology and the Home and School Association (HSA)
% on Financial Aid
95%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,500
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Karen Rapacz

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Sports

Total Sports Offered
2 sports

School Notes

  • St. Michael Catholic School in Schererville, IN, serves 250 students from prekindergarten through 8th grade in a suburban community setting.
  • Founded in 1900, this Catholic coeducational school maintains a studentteacher ratio of 11:1 with an average class size of 15.
  • Tuition is $8,626 per year, with 95% of students receiving financial aid averaging $7,500 per grant.
  • The school's faculty consists entirely of teachers with advanced degrees, ranking it in the top 20% of Indiana private schools for teacher qualifications. St. Michael participates in the National Catholic Educational Association and enforces a formal dress code for its students.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Michael Catholic School cost?
St. Michael Catholic School's tuition is approximately $8,626 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Michael Catholic School?
The acceptance rate of St. Michael Catholic School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 88%.
What sports does St. Michael Catholic School offer?
St. Michael Catholic School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Volleyball.
What is St. Michael Catholic School's ranking?
St. Michael Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Oldest founding date.
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).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Lake County, IN is $6,364 for elementary schools and $7,507 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Lake County, IN is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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