St. Francis Catholic School
St. Francis of the Lakes Catholic School provides academic excellence, christian values, and guided discipline for children in pre-school through 8th grade.
St. Francis of the Lakes Catholic School, in cooperation with the family, is committed to challenging students to grow spiritually, academically and socially within a Catholic centered environment.
The faculty, school administrators, and school advisory board of St. Francis of the Lakes Catholic School believe that each individual student is a child of God and each child should have the opportunity to grow and reach their potential, both spiritually and academically, through a sound academic and disciplined curriculum.
We provide a school atmosphere that encourages student participation while recognizing different learning styles and the uniqueness of each child.
In providing opportunities to grow and learn in a prayerful environment, which brings alive the message of our Catholic faith-that Christ lived, died, rose again, and now lives and dwells within each of us.
We believe that experiencing this message allows students at St. Francis Catholic School to develop and maintain their individual spirituality preparing them for a life of service to their communities.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 229 students
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Francis Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
229 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(uniforms )
(uniforms )
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. Francis of the Lakes Catholic School provide academic excellence, Christian values, and guided discipline for children in pre-school through 8th grade. St. Francis of the Lakes Catholic School, in cooperation with the family, is committed to challenging students to grow spiritually, academically and socially within a Catholic centered environment. The faculty, school administrators, and school advisory board of St. Francis of the Lakes Catholic School believe that each individual student is a child of God and each child should have the opportunity to grow and reach their potential, both spiritually and academically, through a sound academic and disciplined curriculum. We provide a school atmosphere that encourages student participation while recognizing different learning styles and the uniqueness of each child. In providing opportunities to grow and learn in a prayerful environment, which brings alive the message of our Catholic faith-that Christ lived, died, rose again, and now lives and dwells within each of us. We believe that experiencing this message allows students at St. Francis Catholic School to develop and maintain their individual spirituality preparing them for a life of service to their communities.
Source: Verified school update
School Reviews
5 7/24/2020
The teachers are really nice, and the school is really cool!!
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