St. Michael's Country Day School Teaches the value of integrity, responsibility, tolerance, respect, and compassion
Provides an environment that allows for security, risk-taking, and personal growth,
Educates the whole child by focusing on cognitive, affective, and physical development,
Provides a creative, comprehensive, preparatory curriculum, Offers avenues of support for the unique and varied learning needs of all students,
Fosters creative talent by exposing students to a variety of individual and collaborative experiences in the visual and performing arts,
Offers interscholastic team sports which blend individual skills with the concepts of team, play, team goals, and sportsmanship,
Cultivates relevant experiences in technology and information literacy that will enable students to respond productively to the 21st century,
Endorses global awareness through good citizenship, social responsibility, and community service.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked RI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Yearly Tuition: $20,950
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Michaels Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1941
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
221 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,950
Tuition Notes
Preschool and Prekindergarten (8:30 AM – 3:00 PM): $12,800
Kindergarten (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM): $20,950
Grade 1 – Grade 4 (7:50 AM – 2:50 PM): $21,950
Grade 5 -Grade 8 (7:50 AM – 2:50 PM): $24,950
% on Financial Aid
60%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,000
Admissions Director
Erin Schmidt
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Student Council, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Drama, Studio Art
Student Council, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Drama, Studio Art
School Notes
Our Mission: St. Michael`s Country Day School provides a
dynamic curriculum that is built on excellence and inspires
students to:Learn with confidence. Lead with character. Achieve
lasting success
Philosophy Statement
At St. Michael`s Country Day School, we believe that the foundations of human character are formed at a young age and that our ability to inspire these character traits will determine the future success of our students, our community, and our world.
We are a learning community that:
Philosophy Statement
At St. Michael`s Country Day School, we believe that the foundations of human character are formed at a young age and that our ability to inspire these character traits will determine the future success of our students, our community, and our world.
We are a learning community that:
- Embraces the principle that Persistence is at the core of every successful endeavor;
- Encourages our students to be Attentive and to focus on goals and that draw from personal strengths and passions;
- Empowers our students to live a life of Courage by being risk takers, innovators, and leaders who are willing to stand up for what is right;Values Flexibility as the foundation for critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving;
- Prepares our students to become Responsible global citizens and confident communicators;Instills confidence and the value of critical self-reflection through Organization;
- Broadens our student`s awareness of the world as they Collaborate in a community of inclusion, tolerance, equity, and justice;Inspires students to find joy in learning and to approach all challenges with a Positive Attitude.
- Nurtures empathy, compassion, and a lifelong commitment to community service through acts of Generosity.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Michaels Country Day School cost?
St. Michaels Country Day School's tuition is approximately $20,950 for private students.
What schools are St. Michaels Country Day School often compared to?
St. Michaels Country Day School is often viewed alongside schools like The Pennfield School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Michaels Country Day School offer?
St. Michaels Country Day School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Field Hockey, Soccer, Squash, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track.
What is St. Michaels Country Day School's ranking?
St. Michaels Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Michaels Country Day School?
The application deadline for St. Michaels Country Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 10/13/2021
This school is amazing, I am in seventh grade and have been here since pre-school. The curriculum is awesome and so are the teachers.
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