St. Francis Catholic School

St. Francis Catholic School's mission is to nurture its students' spiritual and intellectual growth in an authentically Catholic community committed to academic excellence.
In order to implement our mission we strive to help children grow and mature in their faith-life through participation in the sacramental life of the Church; to teach authentic Catholic doctrine in accordance with the Magisterium of the Church; to provide each student with a solid academic background, using the best available teaching methods, materials, and technology; to encourage each student to become self-disciplined through a consistent, fair, and structured environment; to help each child to develop intellectually in order to meet the demands of society and to make valid choices based on truth;and to instill in each child a concern and awareness for the oppressed and needy, motivating him/her to action and service.
Our hope is that every graduate of St. Francis Catholic School is a person of faith, integrity, and scholarship.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • Average class size: 21 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1996

Student Body

Total Students
188 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
St. Francis Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
21 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for St. Francis Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Francis Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • Average class size: 21 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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