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St. Michaels Catholic School (Closed 2010)

714 Lovell Ave
Tybee Island, GA 31328

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St. Michael's School offers a solid religious and academic program so that each child develops into a mature person who will be both an asset and a loyal Christian citizen within the community.

Saint Michael's School opened on September 1, 1948, with only 54 students, many of whom were non-Catholic.

Three Franciscan Sisters who were invited to run the school, did so on borrowed chairs from the Tybee Town Hall.

On September 9, 1948 the first cornerstone was laid. Inside the cornerstone were the daily paper, the Catholic paper, a miraculous medal, and the profession ring of Sister Vincent ODonaghue.

This stone stayed sealed until 1999 when St. Michael''s celebrated 50 years of educational excellence. A new stone was laid this year.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-9

Student Body

Total Students

94 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 28%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

St. Michael's School offers a solid religious and academic program so that each child develops into a mature person who will be both an asset and a loyal Christian citizen within the community. Saint Michael's School opened on September 1, 1948, with only 54 students, many of whom were non-Catholic. Three Franciscan Sisters who were invited to run the school, did so on borrowed chairs from the Tybee Town Hall. On September 9, 1948 the first cornerstone was laid. Inside the cornerstone were the daily paper, the Catholic paper, a miraculous medal, and the profession ring of Sister Vincent ODonaghue. This stone stayed sealed until 1999 when St. Michael''s celebrated 50 years of educational excellence. A new stone was laid this year.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. Michaels Catholic School?

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

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