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#19 of 478 private schools in IN

Top 4% of private schools

St Michael School

Elementary School

2301 W GILBERT ST, Muncie, IN 47303

Private

Enrollment

159

Student-Teacher

9.7:1

Score

8.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#19 of 478

In Muncie

#1 of 2

public schools

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St Michael School

8.7/10

Elementary School in Muncie · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

St Michael Catholic School

8.0/10

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7.9/10

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About St Michael School

St Michael School is a private elementary school in Muncie, IN. St Michael School serves approximately 159 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St Michael School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #19 of 478 private schools in IN.

How it compares2.1 pts above IN schools
  • This school 8.7 · Excellent
  • IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 159 students, St Michael School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 9.7:1 students to teachers, St Michael School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Michael 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 School compares to 17 public schools serving similar grades in Muncie, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
This School
vs
17.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
159
This School
vs
472
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.7
This School
vs
5.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 67.3% vs 0%
Asian 11.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 8.8% vs 0%
Black 1.9% vs 0%
St Michael School Muncie Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Michael School (this school) 8.7
Burris Laboratory School 7.9
West View Elementary School 4.6
Youth Opportunity Center 4.9
Northside Middle School 5.2
Muncie Central High School 3.9
South View Elementary School 2.4
East Washington Academy 7.5
North View Elementary School 5.3
Longfellow Elementary School 3.3
Muncie Virtual Academy
Grissom Elementary School 2.8
Southside Middle School 3.8
Inspire Academy - A Sch of Inquiry 3.2
Royerton Elementary School 7.9
Cowan High School 6.1
Cowan Elementary School 5.6
Delta Middle School 6.2

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 IN.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 8.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.7:1
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 7.1 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,278
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.9 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 52%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 159
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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 IN

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 67.3%
Asian 11.3%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic 8.8%
Black 1.9%
Pacific Islander 1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2301 W GILBERT ST, Muncie, IN 47303

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Michael School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10), with a comparable rating. Another option is Royerton Elementary School (rated 7.9/10, 5.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, East Washington Academy (rated 7.5/10, 2.0 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Muncie, see our Muncie schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.3 mi
School Distance Rating
ST MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Muncie 0.0 mi 8.0
Burris Laboratory School Muncie 0.1 mi 7.9
Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn Muncie 0.2 mi 9.3
West View Elementary School Muncie 0.6 mi 4.6
Excel Center - Muncie Indianapolis 0.9 mi 2.9
Northside Middle School Muncie 1.2 mi 5.2
Youth Opportunity Center Muncie 1.2 mi 4.9
Muncie Central High School Muncie 1.4 mi 3.9
South View Elementary School Muncie 1.8 mi 2.4
North View Elementary School Muncie 2.2 mi 5.3
East Washington Academy Muncie 2.0 mi 7.5
Muncie Virtual Academy Muncie 2.8 mi
Longfellow Elementary School Muncie 2.7 mi 3.3
Grissom Elementary School Muncie 3.2 mi 2.8
Southside Middle School Muncie 3.3 mi 3.8
Inspire Academy - A Sch of Inquiry Muncie 3.5 mi 3.2
Yorktown Elementary School Yorktown 4.2 mi 7.0
Royerton Elementary School Muncie 5.1 mi 7.9
Yorktown Middle School Yorktown 4.3 mi 6.9
Pleasant View Elementary School Yorktown 4.3 mi 5.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 47303 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$42,556

Median Home Value

$106,600

Median Rent

$883/mo

Population

24,115

College Educated

25.3%

Homeownership

54.3%

Avg Commute

19.5 min

Poverty Rate

29.1%

Median Age

30

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QUEEN OF ANGELS SCHOOL Fort Wayne, IN 8.7
ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Elkhart, IN 8.7
Indy Steam Academy Indianapolis, IN 8.6
Pine Village Elementary School Pine Village, IN 8.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Michael School

What grades does St Michael School serve?

St Michael School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Michael School?

St Michael School has an enrollment of approximately 159 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Michael School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Michael School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Michael School rank in IN?

St Michael School ranks #19 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is St Michael School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Michael School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 School a private school?

Yes, St Michael School 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 Michael School a religious school?

St Michael School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
72 Very Walkable
Bike Score
63 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
159
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.1 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Delaware County

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