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

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Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 342 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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St. Michael Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Michael Parish School
Pre-K	32
Kind	30
1	37
2	27
3	40
4	36
5	43
6	46
7	24
8	27

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Grade 6 has 46 students and is the largest class, while Grade 7 is the smallest at 24.

Year Founded

1931

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Student Body

Total Students

342 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

85%

State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

We, at St. Michael School, are Catholic school educators.
As such, we view the foundation of our process of education to be riveted in our Catholic faith.
We believe we teach by word, by action and most importantly, by our personal lives.
In particular, our professional service is geared to the age level of elementary school.
Ever mindful that in our system of academics we are forming our future world, we teach to the standards of the two Great Commandments, "Love God above all things" and "Love your neighbor as yourself." As a Catholic School, we exist to educate the whole child, to help this young person grow into the adult whose life will affect a world of tomorrow, will make for a better place for all to live.
Our major goals presently are to teach love, respect, sharing and caring among all whom we educate.
Our far-range goal is to send forth leaders for tomorrow - faith filled, morally good and stable of character.

We, at St. Michael School, are Catholic school educators. As such, we view the foundation of our process of education to be riveted in our Catholic faith. We believe we teach by word, by action and most importantly, by our personal lives. In particular, our professional service is geared to the age level of elementary school. Ever mindful that in our system of academics we are forming our future world, we teach to the standards of the two Great Commandments, "Love God above all things" and "Love your neighbor as yourself." As a Catholic School, we exist to educate the whole child, to help this young person grow into the adult whose life will affect a world of tomorrow, will make for a better place for all to live. Our major goals presently are to teach love, respect, sharing and caring among all whom we educate. Our far-range goal is to send forth leaders for tomorrow - faith filled, morally good and stable of character.

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What is St. Michael Parish School's ranking?

St. Michael Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

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

The application deadline for St. Michael Parish 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 Union County, NJ is $15,696 for elementary schools and $20,238 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Union County, NJ is 94% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).