The goal of a Catholic education is to assist the student, regardless of age, to grow as a whole person.
All courses, programs, and activities are student-centered with the intention of helping the student grow spiritually, intellectually, and physically.
Our goals is to develop basic skills and good study habits, tap the full potential of each pupil; enable each child to feel the joy of accomplishment and to foster personal development according the Gospel principles.
We are a grade school committed to teaching the Catholic faith and values.
Our objectives are to create a proper atmosphere for learning; make the student aware of his/her responsibility to God and his/her neighbors; be patient, understanding, and quick to encourage and praise each child; with adequate preparation and presentation, bring about the full development of the individual child; and teach as Christ taught; help them see Christ in each other.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
55 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Michael School is Metro-east Lutheran High School (18.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Zion Lutheran School (0.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
220 W Henry St
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3060
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3060
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6961 W Frontage Rd
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
7.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Peters Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7182 Renken Rd
Dorsey, IL 62021
(618) 888-2252
Dorsey, IL 62021
(618) 888-2252
8.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1301 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3166
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3166
13.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Queen Of Peace School
(Catholic)
618 N Prairie St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-6401
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-6401
15.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Metro-east Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6305 Center Grove Road
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0043
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0043
18.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Connect Christian School
(Baptist)
1417 Herbert
South Roxana, IL 62087
(618) 254-0188
South Roxana, IL 62087
(618) 254-0188
19.6 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 34 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Father Mcgivney Catholic High School
(Catholic)
7190 Bouse Rd
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
(618) 401-4550
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
(618) 401-4550
20.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 263 students Tuition listed
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
1015 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-9719
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-9719
20.5 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 82 students Tuition listed
Mississippi Valley Christian School ![Mississippi Valley Christian School Photo]( "Mississippi Valley Christian School Photo")
(Baptist)
2009 Seminary Street
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-1071
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-1071
20.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
220 W Henry St
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3060
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3060
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6961 W Frontage Rd
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
7.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Peters Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7182 Renken Rd
Dorsey, IL 62021
(618) 888-2252
Dorsey, IL 62021
(618) 888-2252
8.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1301 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3166
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3166
13.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Queen Of Peace School
(Catholic)
618 N Prairie St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-6401
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-6401
15.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
220 W Henry St
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3060
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3060
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6961 W Frontage Rd
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
7.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Peters Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7182 Renken Rd
Dorsey, IL 62021
(618) 888-2252
Dorsey, IL 62021
(618) 888-2252
8.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1301 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3166
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3166
13.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Queen Of Peace School
(Catholic)
618 N Prairie St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-6401
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-6401
15.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Meadowbrook Intermediate School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 W Roosevelt Dr
Moro, IL 62067
(618) 377-7270
Moro, IL 62067
(618) 377-7270
14.3 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Parkside Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 E Central St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
15.1 miles
Gr: 2-3 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Shipman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 Dora Reno White St
Shipman, IL 62685
(618) 372-3813
Shipman, IL 62685
(618) 372-3813
15.6 miles
Gr: 3-4 | 155 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
309 Albers Pl
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7250
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7250
16.1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Wilbur Trimpe Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
910 2nd St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7240
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7240
16.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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