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Very Good

#16 of 225 private schools in AZ

Top 7% of private schools

St Michael's Parish Day School

Elementary School

602 N WILMOT RD, Tucson, AZ 85711

Private

Enrollment

270

Student-Teacher

7.8:1

Score

7.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Arizona private schools

#16 of 225

In Tucson

#3 of 36

public schools

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St Michael's Parish Day School

7.9/10

Elementary School in Tucson · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

W Arthur Sewel Elementary School

6.9/10

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Hudlow Elementary School

4.7/10

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About St Michael's Parish Day School

St Michael's Parish Day School is a private elementary school in Tucson, AZ. St Michael's Parish Day School serves approximately 270 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Michael's Parish Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 225 private schools in AZ.

How it compares1.5 pts above AZ schools
  • This school 7.9 · Very Good
  • AZ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 7.8:1 students to teachers, St Michael's Parish Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Michael's Parish Day School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Michael's Parish Day School compares to 217 public schools serving similar grades in Tucson, AZ

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.8:1
This School
vs
15.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
270
This School
vs
444
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.9
This School
vs
6.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 65.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 27% vs 0%
Black 4.1% vs 0%
Asian 3.7% vs 0%
St Michael's Parish Day School Tucson Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Michael's Parish Day School (this school) 7.9
W Arthur Sewel Elementary School 6.9
Hudlow Elementary School 4.7
Leman Academy of Excellence - Central Tucson 5.1
Annie Kellond Elementary School 8.0
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School 6.2
Adventure School 3.9
La Paloma Academy 5.7
Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School 4.3
Mary Meredith K-12 School
Alice Vail Middle School 6.0
Palo Verde High Magnet School 6.3
Desert Sky Community School 8.1
University High School 9.1
Rincon High School 5.8
TIA East 6.0
Academy of Tucson Middle School 4.2
Wheeler Elementary School 5.1
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School 7.2
W V Whitmore Elementary School 4.5
Myers-Ganoung Elementary School 5.5

Showing 20 of 217 schools. View all schools in Tucson

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AZ.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 8.6 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,305
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 6.9 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 50%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 270
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in AZ

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 65.2%
Hispanic 27.0%
Black 4.1%
Asian 3.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

602 N WILMOT RD, Tucson, AZ 85711

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Michael's Parish Day School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Desert Sky Community School (rated 8.1/10, 1.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Annie Kellond Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 1.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, W Arthur Sewel Elementary School (rated 6.9/10, 0.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Tucson, see our Tucson schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
W Arthur Sewel Elementary School Tucson 0.6 mi 6.9
Hudlow Elementary School Tucson 0.7 mi 4.7
Leman Academy of Excellence - Central Tucson Tucson 1.0 mi 5.1
AUTISM ACADEMY FOR EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT Tucson 0.9 mi 7.3
Annie Kellond Elementary School Tucson 1.1 mi 8.0
Sky Islands Tucson 1.1 mi 7.3
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School Tucson 1.2 mi 6.2
Adventure School Tucson 1.2 mi 3.9
La Paloma Academy Tucson 1.3 mi 5.7
ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL Tucson 1.2 mi
Online School of Arizona Scottsdale 1.4 mi 5.1
Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School Tucson 1.5 mi 4.3
Alice Vail Middle School Tucson 1.6 mi 6.0
Mary Meredith K-12 School Tucson 1.5 mi
DESERT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Tucson 1.6 mi 7.2
Palo Verde High Magnet School Tucson 1.8 mi 6.3
Wheeler Elementary School Tucson 2.1 mi 5.1
Academy of Tucson Middle School Tucson 2.0 mi 4.2
Desert Sky Community School Tucson 1.9 mi 8.1
PCJTED - Rincon High School Tucson 1.9 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 85711 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$52,358

Median Home Value

$248,600

Median Rent

$1,001/mo

Population

41,201

College Educated

30.5%

Homeownership

48.1%

Avg Commute

20.4 min

Poverty Rate

21.9%

Median Age

38

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Annie Kellond Elementary School Tucson, AZ 8.0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Michael's Parish Day School

What grades does St Michael's Parish Day School serve?

St Michael's Parish Day School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Michael's Parish Day School?

St Michael's Parish Day School has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Michael's Parish Day School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Michael's Parish Day School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Michael's Parish Day School rank in AZ?

St Michael's Parish Day School ranks #16 of 225 private schools in AZ.

What is St Michael's Parish Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Michael's Parish Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Michael's Parish Day School a private school?

Yes, St Michael's Parish Day School is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Michael's Parish Day School a religious school?

St Michael's Parish Day School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
69 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
40 Some Transit
Bike Score
75 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
270
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Episcopal
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Large City
County
Pima County

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