St. Michaels Assoc For Special Education in Saint Michaels, AZ serves 12 udents in grades 7 through 12 within a rural community setting.
Founded in 1970, this nonsectarian special education school has one teacher with a udent–teacher ratio of 12:1.
The school offers 15 AP courses and has a udent body composed entirely of students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of Arizona private schools for diversity and AP course offerings.
It is a co–ed initution affiliated with associations for exceptional children, located near several other private schools within a 22–mile radius.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked AZ School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Michaels Assoc For Special Education ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
15 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: To promote and provide a coordinated, accessible system of quality services for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Michaels Assoc For Special Education's ranking?
St. Michaels Assoc For Special Education ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Highest percentage of students of color and Most AP courses offered.
When is the application deadline for St. Michaels Assoc For Special Education?
The application deadline for St. Michaels Assoc For Special Education is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. Michaels Assoc For Special Education is St. Michael Indian School (1.1 miles away)
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St. Michael Indian School![St. Michael Indian School Photo - Roman Catholic Religion and Theology classes taught at every level. Weekly mass. All faiths welcome to the school. It is not a requirement to be Catholic to attend.]( "St. Michael Indian School Photo - Roman Catholic Religion and Theology classes taught at every level. Weekly mass. All faiths welcome to the school. It is not a requirement to be Catholic to attend.")
(Catholic)
1 Lupton Rd (PO Box 650)
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(505) 979-5590
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(505) 979-5590
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 389 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hilltop Christian School
(Christian)
2 A Deerfield
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 371-5726
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 371-5726
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students
Gallup Christian School
(Church of Christ)
12 Theta St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-2007
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-2007
17.9 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 28 students
Highway 264 Mile Marker 9 Wildcat Dr.
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 371-5368
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 371-5368
21.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School, Gallup
(Catholic)
555 S Woodrow Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-6652
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-6652
21.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Tuition listed
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