St. Michael Parish School is a nationally accredited Catholic school serving Wheeling area students from Preschool through Eighth Grade.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked WV School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Michael Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Remediation and Enrichment
Student Body
Total Students
317 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 9%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
18 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
2 courses
AP/Advanced Courses
Advanced Science (Grade 9)Algebra (Grade 9)
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition assistance available through Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston as well as through St. Michael Parish.
% on Financial Aid
15%
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Kimberly Burge
Admissions Associate
Michelle Patterson
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Art ClubBand
ForensicsMathcounts
ScoutsStudent Council
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir
School Notes
- St. Michael Parish School is a PreSchool 8th Grade Catholic school serving students and parents in the Wheeling area. Our outstanding Early Childhood program includes the area's first Transitional Kindergarten Program recognized by AdvancEd Accreditation and School Improvement. St. Michael's consistently graduates students who excel in area high schools.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Michael Parish School often compared to?
St. Michael Parish School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Vincent De Paul School, Our Lady Of Peace School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Michael Parish School?
The acceptance rate of St. Michael Parish School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 84%.
What sports does St. Michael Parish School offer?
St. Michael Parish School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Football, Golf and Track and Field.
What is St. Michael Parish School's ranking?
St. Michael Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in West Virginia for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body.
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).
In what neighborhood is St. Michael Parish School located?
St. Michael Parish School is located in the Edgwood neighborhood of Wheeling, WV.
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(304) 232-2430
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(304) 242-3589
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3589
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(304) 905-8453
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(304) 695-3189
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(304) 695-3189
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