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#179 of 388 private schools in MA

Top 46% of private schools

St Michael School

Elementary School · Fall River, MA

A private elementary school in Fall River, MA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

209 ESSEX ST, Fall River, MA 02720

  • 7.5:1 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 MA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B6.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.2 / 10
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Diversity Index41%
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-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment196
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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 MA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Michael School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,150/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fall River), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$62,907

Median home value

$361,800

Median rent

$1,177/mo

College educated

20.9%

Homeownership

39.7%

Poverty rate

16.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White75.5%
Black10.2%
Hispanic9.2%
Two or More4.1%
Asian0.5%
Pacific Islander0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Holy Name SchoolPrivate · tuition4.5privatePK–80.8 mi139Compare →
James TanseyEnrollment path unverified7.6K–50.8 mi306Compare →
Antioch SchoolPrivate · tuition5.1privatePK–81.0 mi50Compare →
Spencer BordenEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–51.0 mi578Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

St Michael School is listed in Fall River, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Michael School

St Michael School is a private elementary school in Fall River, MA, serving approximately 196 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #179 of 388 private schools in MA.

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 196 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Michael School is 7.5:1. 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 MA?

St Michael School ranks #179 of 388 private schools in MA.

What is St Michael School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Michael School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
196
Gender Split
56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bristol County
Area population (ZIP 02720)
31,063
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
39.9
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 02720; 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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