St. Francis Xavier School vs. Mater Christi School
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Overview
Thank you for your interest in Saint Francis Xavier School. We serve students from pre-school (3 year olds) to grade 8.
We are a Catholic school, but we welcome students of any religion.Our commitment to the Catholic faith enables us to provide a firm moral foundation to our students while also providing them with an excellent education.
Our goal is to nurture the "whole" person mind, body, heart and soul. Personal tours are available throughout the year. For more information visit www.sfxvt.org.
Mater Christi School is a private Catholic school that is discovering personal greatness in pre-school (age 3) through grade 8 students of all faiths.
Located in Burlington, Vermont's hill section, the school's beautiful campus is adjacent to Fletcher Allen Health Care and the University of Vermont.
Mater Christi's new Afterschool Enrichment Program accommodates working parents' schedules by providing a variety of classes, including martial arts, yoga, beginning Mandarin, and more.
The school offers a cutting-edge technology program, a state-of-the-art science laboratory, and integrated arts throughout the curriculum.
Visit Mater Christi School and discover the possibilities for your family.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
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No
Year Founded
1862
1962
Students Body
Total Students
210 students
321 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
17%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
11
-
Pre-K Students
27
35
Kindergarten Students
19
30
Grade 1 Students
20
29
Grade 2 Students
17
19
Grade 3 Students
13
40
Grade 4 Students
19
35
Grade 5 Students
19
40
Grade 6 Students
23
33
Grade 7 Students
19
29
Grade 8 Students
23
31
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
24 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
25%
15%
Average Class Size
18
16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:13
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(navy polo with khaki pants/skirts or jumpers)
(navy polo with khaki pants/skirts or jumpers)
Formal
(uniform)
(uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,350
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Tuition Notes
Tuition rate for non-Catholics is $6,725. Reduced rates are given for multiple students from one family.
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
9
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Boy/Cub Scouts, Campus Ministry, Choir, DCF Lunch Bunch, Faith in Action Team, Girl Scouts, Girls on the Run, MathCounts, Technology Club
Afterschool Enrichment Program, Band Program, Mathcounts