St. Francis School (Top Ranked Private School for 2024)

2707 Pamoa Road
Honolulu, HI 96822

St. Francis School Photo #1 - Aloha Show is an annual program which includes grades K-12. We honor a King and a Queen from the Senior class. Many students share their talents performing with their classmates in the Royal Court. Here are some high school students after their Hula performance.

St. Francis School Photo #2 - High School students

St. Francis School Photo #3 - Sister Joan of Arc Souza and Elementary students with the Relic of Saint Marianne Cope.

St. Francis School Photo #4 - First Football team for St. Francis School.

The Sisters of Saint Francis of the Neuman Communities founded Saint Francis School in 1924.

Nestled on 11 acres in Manoa Valley, the mission of Saint Francis school is to provide "Quality Catholic Education in a spirit of Joy." Saint Francis School offers a varied curriculum to its students and several avenues toward graduation, depending on the student`s goals in life.

Quick Stats (2024)

Top Ranked HI School
School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 513 students
Yearly Tuition: $12,400
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild learning differences

Year Founded

1924

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

513 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

95%

State avg.: 74%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

49 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

17 students

Number of AP Courses

6 courses

Advanced Courses

AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP English Language and Composition, AP Englishe Literature and Composition, AP US Government and Politics, AP US History

Classroom Dress Code

Formal
Uniform required

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,400

View national tuition avg.

Tuition Notes

Tuition is lower for middle and elementary

% on Financial Aid

45%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,000

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Melissa Bantilan

Sports

Total Sports Offered

16 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

26 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
ASL Club, Band, Campus Ministry, Chess Club, Color Guard, Dance Club, Hiking Club, Ke Alakai, Mathletes, Morning News Live, Mu Alpha Theta, Natinal Art Honor Society, National Forensic League, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Science Honor Society, Otaku League, Quill & Scroll Honor Society, Recruiting, Recycling Club, Robotics Club, Spanish Honor Society, Speech and Debate, Student Organization, Tri-M-Modern Music Masters Honor Society, Yoga Club

School Notes

The Sisters of Saint Francis of the Neuman Communities founded Saint Francis School in 1924.
Nestled on 11 acres in Manoa Valley, the mission of Saint Francis school is to provide "Quality Catholic Education in a spirit of Joy." Saint Francis School offers a varied curriculum to its students and several avenues toward graduation, depending on the student`s goals in life.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Francis School cost?

St. Francis School's tuition is approximately $12,400 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Francis School?

The acceptance rate of St. Francis School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.

What sports does St. Francis School offer?

St. Francis School offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo and Wrestling.

What is St. Francis School's ranking?

St. Francis School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Francis School?

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

In what neighborhood is St. Francis School located?

St. Francis School is located in the Manoa neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 3 other private schools located in Manoa.

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