St. Francis De Sales School

The Main purpose of St. Francis De Sales School is to provide our students a Catholic Marionist tradition education which includes character development to be reverent and responsible citizens with academic and technological skills to be successful in the changing world.
St.Francis de Sales is a model school for BLENDED LEARNING, integrating the use of technology, individual instruction and teacher lead instruction. Benefits of Blended Learning: Direct instruction is given by teachers to small groups of students working at similar levelsThis means that each student receives more direct and appropriately leveled teacher attentionComputer-based work is adaptive and adjusts to deliver challenge, reinforcement, or remediation in real time based on student needThis benefits students who may need additional support or more challenging opportunities than what might typically be provided in a whole-class situationTeachers can assign computer-based lessons that reinforce key pieces of information and skillsTeachers have access to academic performance data that is updated daily--teachers can communicate precisely where your student performing relative to the beginning of the year and in comparison to national averagesAll students are eligible for awards and incentive programs based upon meeting or exceeding growth targetsThis focus on growth means that all students have the opportunity to be recognized for hard work, even if they start the year below grade level.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,200
  • Acceptance rate: 75%
  • Average class size: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: Jul. 1
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Francis De Sales School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Very Mild Learning Disabilities
Year Founded
1877
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
213 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
St. Francis De Sales School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
24 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
White or light blue collared shirt and Navy Blue dress pants; girls Navy skirts & jumpers.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jul. 1
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
We are a C.I.S.E. school offering tuition assistance through C.I.S.E. and the The Catholic Education Fund. We are an Ohio EdChoice Provider. For questions and a Registration packet contact the school office. Non-refundable Registration fee $100 per family.
% on Financial Aid
90%
Acceptance Rate
75%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Ms. Joanne Browarsky, Principal
Admissions Associate
Mrs. Lynn Mills

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Art Club, Children's Choir (Collaboration with Christ Church Cathedral), CISE Leadership Scholars, Various Community Service Projects

School Notes

  • St. Francis de Sales offers the following services and activities to our parents and students:
  • Title 1 Reading and Math
  • After-school Tutoring Program
  • Computer Lab
  • Science Lab
  • Library with Internet Access
  • After-school Care program (grades K-5)
  • Art, Music and Physical Education Classes
  • Teens Acting for Peace (Collaboration with Purcell Marian and Moeller High Schools)
  • Active Parent-Teacher Organization
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Francis De Sales School cost?
St. Francis De Sales School's tuition is approximately $5,200 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Francis De Sales School?
The acceptance rate of St. Francis De Sales School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 89%. St. Francis De Sales School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Ohio with low acceptance rates.
What sports does St. Francis De Sales School offer?
St. Francis De Sales School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Football, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Francis De Sales School's ranking?
St. Francis De Sales School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Francis De Sales School?
The application deadline for St. Francis De Sales School is Jul. 1.
What neighborhood is St. Francis De Sales School located?
St. Francis De Sales School is located in the East Walnut HIlls neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH. There are 4 other private schools located in East Walnut HIlls.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,200
  • Acceptance rate: 75%
  • Average class size: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: Jul. 1
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Cincinnati, OH is $9,005 for elementary schools and $14,580 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cincinnati, OH is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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