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#1279 of 1,462 private schools in FL

St Michel Academy

Elementary School · Fernandina Beach, FL

A private elementary school in Fernandina Beach, FL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

228 N 4TH ST, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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 FL.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B-5.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-2.3 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,050
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+3.9 / 10
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Diversity Index16%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment194
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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 FL

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where St Michel Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average251/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$97,756

Median home value

$484,200

Median rent

$1,399/mo

College educated

53.9%

Homeownership

85.1%

Poverty rate

7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32034; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White91.2%
Hispanic8.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Nassau Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified7.2K–120.4 mi86Compare →
Southside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–21.2 mi619Compare →
The Ogburn School Inc.Private · tuition2.8privateK–121.6 mi1,768Compare →
Emma Love Hardee ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.23–52.6 mi645Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

St Michel Academy is listed in Fernandina Beach, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Michel Academy

St Michel Academy is a private elementary school in Fernandina Beach, FL, serving approximately 194 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,279 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Michel Academy

What grades does St Michel Academy serve?

St Michel Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Michel Academy?

St Michel Academy has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Michel Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at St Michel Academy is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Michel Academy rank in FL?

St Michel Academy ranks #1,279 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is St Michel Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

St Michel Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Michel Academy a private school?

Yes, St Michel Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic 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 Michel Academy a religious school?

St Michel Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
194
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
150 days
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Nassau County
Area population (ZIP 32034)
39,280
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
56.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32034; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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