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St. Michaels Country Day School

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Newport, RI · K–11

Last verified August 20, 2026

180 Rhode Island Ave, 02840 · (401) 849-5970

www.smcds.org

Enrollment

161

Student:teacher

7:1

Published tuition

$2,600–$38,050

Application fee

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Tuition by division

We don't have a grade-by-grade tuition breakdown for this school yet. The published range across all divisions is $2,600–$38,050. Most independent schools charge different rates for preschool, elementary, middle and upper school.

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Head of school

Walter Landberg

Head of School

Walter Landberg holds a B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross and an Ed.M. from Harvard University. He is both the head of the school and a parent of a St. Michael’s student.

Curriculum & special classes

The academic program is engaging, future-focused, and connected to the world, providing both enrichment and support. It includes core academic courses, a diversity of Arts and STEM opportunities, an innovation lab program, and a foreign language program starting at age two.

Arts Program
STEM Opportunities
Innovation Lab Program
Foreign Language Program

Financial aid

The school offers "Flexible Tuition" and believes the cost should not deter any family, regardless of income and assets. Financial aid grants are notified by March 1.

Before & after school care

Before school

Not listed

After school

Extended School Day is optional, running from 3:00pm to 5:30pm, offering freeplay and structured activities. Enrichment Classes, which are fee-based, also run throughout the school year, typically from 3:15pm-4:15pm for 4-6 weeks.

Cost

Extended School Day is a potential additional cost beyond tuition. Enrichment Classes are fee-based offerings.

Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.

Admissions

Applications for St. Michael's are due by February 15 for the review and selection process. Families are notified about admission decisions by March 1, after which rolling admissions begin based on space availability.

Apply by

February 15, 2025 (for initial review); January 15, 2026 (for Flexible Tuition for new families); Rolling admissions after March 1, 2025.

Acceptance rate

Not listed

Application fee

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