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St. Michael School

5.00 (1 review)

301 Saint Elizabeth St Loretto, PA 15940

Tel: (814) 472-9117

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 90 students
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 90 students
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Michael School
Kind	8
1	10
2	5
3	12
4	6
5	13
6	12
7	10
8	14

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Year Founded

1890

School Motto

As a Catholic school community, our mission is to cultivate a Christ-centered learning environment where every child is given opportunities to excel and is recognized as a child of God.

Student Body

Total Students

90 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

87%

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Mrs. rhonda seymour

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

School Mascot

Cougars

School Notes

St. Michael Catholic School extends the knowledge and practices of the Catholic Faith, promotes academic success, and nurtures life long learning, and productive citizens.
The Sisters of the Holy Cross of St. Mary's founded St. Michael Academy.
In 1902, an addition was built to the thirteen room structure, which had been erected in 1870 on the corner of Center and Madison Streets.
In 1904, another story was added to the Academy increasing the room total to twenty-nine.
The Academy originally was open to both day school students and boarding students who came from as far away as Chicago.
The average enrollment at this time was approximately 80 students consisting of eight grades.
The Academy ceased operation as a boarding school but continued as a day school.
St. Michael's Home and School Association encourages the Christian education and development of the students by enhancing mutual understanding and positive working relationships among faculty, administration, and parents of all students.

St. Michael Catholic School extends the knowledge and practices of the Catholic Faith, promotes academic success, and nurtures life long learning, and productive citizens. The Sisters of the Holy Cross of St. Mary's founded St. Michael Academy. In 1902, an addition was built to the thirteen room structure, which had been erected in 1870 on the corner of Center and Madison Streets. In 1904, another story was added to the Academy increasing the room total to twenty-nine. The Academy originally was open to both day school students and boarding students who came from as far away as Chicago. The average enrollment at this time was approximately 80 students consisting of eight grades. The Academy ceased operation as a boarding school but continued as a day school. St. Michael's Home and School Association encourages the Christian education and development of the students by enhancing mutual understanding and positive working relationships among faculty, administration, and parents of all students.

Source: Verified school update

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St. Michael School is often viewed alongside schools like All Saints Catholic School by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. Michael School offer?

St. Michael School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, E-sports, Football, Golf, Soccer, Volleyball and Winter Track.

What is St. Michael School's ranking?

St. Michael School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Michael School?

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

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5 7/24/2015

Great place to grow up. Loved the school.

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