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#446 of 713 private schools in OH
St Michael School
Elementary School · Independence, OH
A private elementary school in Independence, OH serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
6906 CHESTNUT RD, Independence, OH 44131
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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 OH.
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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 OH
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Michael School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,358/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Independence), 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
$98,838
Median home value
$252,400
Median rent
$1,512/mo
College educated
39.9%
Homeownership
95%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44131; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Education AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 6,486 | Compare → |
| Independence Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–4 | 1.2 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| St Columbkille SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Maple Leaf Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 4–5 | 2.7 mi | 384 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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 Michael School is listed in Independence, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Michael School
St Michael School is a private elementary school in Independence, OH, serving approximately 221 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #446 of 713 private schools in OH.
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 221 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Michael School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Michael School is 13.1:1. 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 OH?
St Michael School ranks #446 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is St Michael School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Michael School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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
- 221
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Phone
- (216) 524-6405
- Area population (ZIP 44131)
- 20,619
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 49.4
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 44131; 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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