Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Michael School
About the School
- St. Michael School serves 330 students in grades Kindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
- The student:teacher of St. Michael School is 21:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Michael School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Diversity
Student Body
School History
School Resources
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
330 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
85%
State avg.: 40%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.:
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Michael School often compared to?
St. Michael School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Philips Academy by visitors of our site.
What is St. Michael School's ranking?
St. Michael School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for St. Michael School?
The application deadline for St. Michael School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Michael School located?
St. Michael School is located in the Mount Pleasant And Lower Broadway neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 1 other private schools located in Mount Pleasant And Lower Broadway.
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The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Michael School is Torchlight Educational Academy & Tutoring Center (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Perpetual Help Day Nursery (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
342 Central Ave.
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 624-0644
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 74 students
Baptist
275 West Market Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 623-1099
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 803 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
520 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 792-5744
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 5
201 Valley Road
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 177 students
Catholic
115 Telford St
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 674-2326
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 803 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
520 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 792-5744
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 5
201 Valley Road
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
342 Central Ave.
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 624-0644
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 74 students
Baptist
275 West Market Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 623-1099
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 803 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
520 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 792-5744
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 5
201 Valley Road
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 177 students
Catholic
115 Telford St
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 674-2326
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 74 students
Baptist
275 West Market Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 623-1099
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 5
201 Valley Road
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students
Christian
17 Lyons Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 923-4222
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
620 Valley Brook Ave
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 939-4277
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 131 students
Daycare / Preschool
170 Broad St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 484-3535
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 485 students
Daycare / Preschool
346 Mt Prospect Ave
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 481-1023
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-9 | 61 students
Islamic
15 James St
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 732-5087
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-5 | 22 students
Islamic
228 Harrison Ave
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 481-0479
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
342 Central Ave.
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 624-0644
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-9 | 61 students
Islamic
15 James St
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 732-5087
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Pentecostal
511 Orange St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-1310
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 102 students
50 Park Pl Lobby 6
Newark, NJ 07102
(977) 242-6610
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
All-girls
228 W Market St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 622-1613
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 803 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
520 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 792-5744
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-9 | 61 students
Islamic
15 James St
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 732-5087
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-5 | 22 students
Islamic
228 Harrison Ave
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 481-0479
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
342 Central Ave.
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 624-0644
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Pentecostal
511 Orange St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-1310
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 102 students
50 Park Pl Lobby 6
Newark, NJ 07102
(977) 242-6610
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 131 students
Daycare / Preschool
170 Broad St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 484-3535
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 485 students
Daycare / Preschool
346 Mt Prospect Ave
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 481-1023
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Pentecostal
511 Orange St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-1310
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 74 students
Baptist
275 West Market Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 623-1099
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 108 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
One 4th Ave
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 677-7614
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(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
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1450 Redmond Street
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3102
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3102
9363.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 561 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1649 Amwell Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 873-2800
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 873-2800
9363.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 787 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Elizabeth Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 302-4200
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 302-4200
9363.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,134 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Linwood Place
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3600
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3600
9364 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 761 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
53 Macafee Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9097
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9097
9364 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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