St. Michael Indian School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked AZ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 355 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,500
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Michael Indian School
Pre-K	20
Kind	20
1	20
2	20
3	20
4	25
5	25
6	25
7	30
8	30
9	30
10	30
11	30
12	30

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1902

Colors

Black, White, Red

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Campus Size

25 acres

Student Body

Total Students

355 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

99%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

85%

Average Class Size

16 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform - school colored polos, white button ups, ties, criss cross ties, plaid skirts & jumpers, and khaki/back dress or khaki pants

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,500

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Summer Program Cost Notes

Dependent on the number of program enrolled

% on Financial Aid

95%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$6,750

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

90%

Admissions Director

Dawn Kasuse

Admissions Associate

Tazbah Yazzie

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$1.8 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

SoccerSoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

After School Enrichment ProgramBook Club

High School Student CouncilMiddle School Student Council

Musical ProductionsNational Honor Society (NHS)

National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)Robotics

Spelling BeeStudent Ambassador Program

Work Study

Arts and Music Programs:

Elementary ChoirHigh School Choir

School Notes

SMIS serves Pre-Kindergarten 2, 3 and 4-year-olds, K - 5, middle school and high school students.
St. Michael Indian School was founded by Saint Katharine Drexel of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in 1902 and currently operates under a Board of Directors.
The school's mission is to provide students from local Native American communities with a quality education rooted in Catholic values, is sensitive to Native heritage, teaches leadership skills, and enables students to contribute in a culturally diverse world.
SMIS is dual accredited and is an in-person, non-dormitory day school only.

School Motto: Educating Hearts and Minds Since 1902.
School Mascot: Cardinal

Online application fee $25 Documentation Required: Social Security, Birth Certificate, Latest Grade Report, Official Transcripts, If applicable:IEP report, Certificate of Indian Blood, Legal Guardianships, Legal documents

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Michael Indian School cost?

St. Michael Indian School's tuition is approximately $6,500 for private students.

What schools are St. Michael Indian School often compared to?

St. Michael Indian School is often viewed alongside schools like Immanuel Mission School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Michael Indian School?

The acceptance rate of St. Michael Indian School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.

What sports does St. Michael Indian School offer?

St. Michael Indian School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Michael Indian School's ranking?

St. Michael Indian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Highest percentage of students of color, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

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

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

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The average private school tuition in Arizona is $11,274 for elementary schools and $15,232 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Arizona is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).