Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked AZ School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Michaels Assoc For Special Education
About the School
- St. Michaels Assoc For Special Education in Saint Michaels, AZ serves 12 udents in grades 7 through 12 within a rural community setting.
- Founded in 1970, this nonsectarian special education school has one teacher with a udent–teacher ratio of 12:1.
- The school offers 15 AP courses and has a udent body composed entirely of students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of Arizona private schools for diversity and AP course offerings.
- It is a co–ed initution affiliated with associations for exceptional children, located near several other private schools within a 22–mile radius.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked AZ School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Michaels Assoc For Special Education ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
AP Courses
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Motto
To promote and provide a coordinated, accessible system of quality services for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Michaels Assoc For Special Education's ranking?
St. Michaels Assoc For Special Education ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Highest percentage of students of color and Most AP courses offered.
When is the application deadline for St. Michaels Assoc For Special Education?
The application deadline for St. Michaels Assoc For Special Education is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. Michaels Assoc For Special Education is St. Michael Indian School (1.1 miles away)
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Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 355 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
1 Lupton Rd (PO Box 650)
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(505) 979-5590
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students
Christian
2 A Deerfield
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 371-5726
Distance: 17.9 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 28 students
Church of Christ
12 Theta St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-2007
Distance: 21.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Christian
Highway 264 Mile Marker 9 Wildcat Dr.
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 371-5368
Distance: 21.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students
Catholic
555 S Woodrow Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-6652
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 355 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
1 Lupton Rd (PO Box 650)
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(505) 979-5590
Distance: 17.9 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 28 students
Church of Christ
12 Theta St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-2007
Distance: 21.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Christian
Highway 264 Mile Marker 9 Wildcat Dr.
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 371-5368
Distance: 26.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 483 students
Sports: 6
Calvinist
7 Tse Yaaniichii Ln
Rehoboth, NM 87322
(505) 863-4412
Distance: 27.5 mi
Gr: K-11 | 8 students
Methodist
5 Miles Sw Of Coyote Canyon Chapter House
Brimhall, NM 87310
(505) 735-2246
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 355 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
1 Lupton Rd (PO Box 650)
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(505) 979-5590
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students
Christian
2 A Deerfield
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 371-5726
Distance: 17.9 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 28 students
Church of Christ
12 Theta St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-2007
Distance: 21.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Christian
Highway 264 Mile Marker 9 Wildcat Dr.
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 371-5368
Distance: 21.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students
Catholic
555 S Woodrow Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-6652
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 355 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
1 Lupton Rd (PO Box 650)
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(505) 979-5590
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students
Christian
2 A Deerfield
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 371-5726
Distance: 21.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students
Catholic
555 S Woodrow Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-6652
Distance: 26.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 483 students
Sports: 6
Calvinist
7 Tse Yaaniichii Ln
Rehoboth, NM 87322
(505) 863-4412
Distance: 42.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Catholic
11 St Anthony Dr
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-4596
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Navajo Rte 12
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7552
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7552
3.4 miles
Gr: PK | 39 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Navajo Rt. 12
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6811
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6811
3.4 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Route 12- South Lupton Road
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(928) 871-4439
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(928) 871-4439
3.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 82 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Navajo Route 12
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7006
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7006
6.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 548 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Vocational School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Navajo Route 12
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7015
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7015
8.2 miles
Gr: 9-12
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