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#458 of 534 private schools in NJ
St Michael School
Elementary School
100 ALDEN ST, Cranford, NJ 07016
Enrollment
265
Student-Teacher
14.3:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
265
Student-Teacher
14.3:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#458 of 534
In Cranford
#3 of 3
public schools
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St Michael School
Elementary School in Cranford · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Michael School
St Michael School is a private elementary school in Cranford, NJ. St Michael School serves approximately 265 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Michael School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #458 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 5.0 · Average
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
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
BetaHow St Michael School compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Cranford, NJ
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Michael School (this school) | 5.0 |
| Brookside Place School | 6.6 |
| Walnut Avenue School | 4.8 |
| Bloomingdale Avenue School | 4.9 |
| Orange Avenue School | 7.0 |
| Livingston Avenue School | 5.5 |
| Hillside Avenue School | 7.7 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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 NJ.
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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 NJ
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
100 ALDEN ST, Cranford, NJ 07016
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Michael School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hillside Avenue School (rated 7.7/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Winfield Township (rated 7.6/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Winfield), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Washington Elementary School (rated 7.5/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Westfield), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cranford, see our Cranford schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| TRINITY EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL Cranford | 0.4 mi | — |
| Cranford High School Cranford | 0.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Walnut Avenue School Cranford | 0.8 mi | 4.8 |
| Brookside Place School Cranford | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Livingston Avenue School Cranford | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Orange Avenue School Cranford | 0.9 mi | 7.0 |
| Hillside Avenue School Cranford | 0.9 mi | 7.7 |
| Bloomingdale Avenue School Cranford | 0.9 mi | 4.9 |
| JARDINE ACADEMY Cranford | 0.9 mi | 5.7 |
| Warren G. Harding Elementary School Kenilworth | 1.4 mi | 4.7 |
| CORNERSTONE DAY SCHOOL Cranford | 1.2 mi | 8.1 |
| Lincoln Garwood | 1.2 mi | 7.2 |
| David Brearley Middle/High School Kenilworth | 1.5 mi | 6.8 |
| ST THERESA GRADE SCHOOL Kenilworth | 1.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School Roselle Park | 1.5 mi | 4.7 |
| Number 10 Linden | 1.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Washington Elementary School Westfield | 1.4 mi | 7.5 |
| KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER Kenilworth | 1.7 mi | — |
| Winfield Township Winfield | 1.8 mi | 7.6 |
| KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER #1517 Clark | 2.0 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07016 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$148,629
Median Home Value
$635,800
Median Rent
$2,116/mo
Population
23,841
College Educated
64.8%
Homeownership
78.4%
Avg Commute
35.4 min
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Median Age
42.9
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| Meadowbrook Eatontown, NJ | 5.0 |
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| Richard Stockton Elementary School Cherry Hill, NJ | 5.0 |
| Roosevelt School #7 Garfield, NJ | 5.0 |
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 265 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Michael School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Michael School is 14.3:1. 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 NJ?
St Michael School ranks #458 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is St Michael School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Michael School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 265
- Gender Split
- 64% M / 36% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 5.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Phone
- (908) 276-9425
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