About the School
- St. Francis Central School provides your child with a traditional Catholic education starting Pre-K and continuing through the 8th grade, and is the combined effort of St. Francis and St. Joseph parishes.
- Our school is committed to the values of Christian Family living.
- This commitment is seen by stressing these basic values respect and reverence for all life as a gift from God; Responsibility to develop self-discipline in the growth process of becoming academically, spiritually, physically, and psychologically whole persons; Ability to extend self beyond immediate families in service to the total community and global concerns in matters of peace and justice; Participation in Church sponsored activities, especially the Sunday liturgy.
- The faculty, staff, and parents of St. Francis Central School are committed to serving the Church by teaching Christian values while maintaining an academic program of excellence.
- Together with the educational policies of the Diocese of Stebenville and communication with parents, we are committed to developing a Faith Community Of Service to the Church, each other, and the total community corresponding with the GOSPEL values as Jesus taught.
- Christ is the reason for our existence.
- It is our purpose to impart Christian values, self-discipline, respect for self and others in school, in the larger community and to teach all subjects around a core of Catholic beliefs to prepare students as Christian leaders.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
69 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Francis Central School?
The application deadline for St. Francis Central School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Francis Central School is Madonna High School (4.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Pauls Elementary School (4.4 miles away)
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Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Catholic
140 Walnut St
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-5225
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
151 Michael Way
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-1970
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students
Catholic
150 Michael Way
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-0545
Distance: 6.6 mi
Gr: 7-8 | 137 students
Catholic
320 Westview Ave Ste 2
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 346-0028
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students
Catholic
100 Etta Ave
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-2550
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students
Catholic
150 Michael Way
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-0545
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
320 Westview Ave
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-5538
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students
Christian
125 Fernwood Rd
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 275-4326
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
750 Steubenville Pike
Burgettstown, PA 15021
(724) 947-8722
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 33 students
Mennonite
783 Cedar Grove Rd
Burgettstown, PA 15021
(724) 947-0223
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Catholic
140 Walnut St
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-5225
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
151 Michael Way
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-1970
Distance: 6.6 mi
Gr: 7-8 | 137 students
Catholic
320 Westview Ave Ste 2
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 346-0028
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students
Catholic
100 Etta Ave
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-2550
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students
Christian
125 Fernwood Rd
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 275-4326
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Catholic
140 Walnut St
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-5225
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
151 Michael Way
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-1970
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students
Catholic
100 Etta Ave
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-2550
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students
Christian
125 Fernwood Rd
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 275-4326
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
750 Steubenville Pike
Burgettstown, PA 15021
(724) 947-8722
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Buckeye West Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
243 N Mill St
Adena, OH 43901
(740) 546-3413
Adena, OH 43901
(740) 546-3413
9302.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Harrison Central Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Huskies Way
Cadiz, OH 43907
(740) 942-7550
Cadiz, OH 43907
(740) 942-7550
9302.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 773 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
John E Gregg Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
212 County Road 75a
Bergholz, OH 43908
(740) 282-1469
Bergholz, OH 43908
(740) 282-1469
9304.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 377 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Edison Jr. High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9890 State Route 152
Richmond, OH 43944
(740) 765-4313
Richmond, OH 43944
(740) 765-4313
9304.5 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 219 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Buckeye Local High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10692 State Route 150
Rayland, OH 43943
(740) 859-2196
Rayland, OH 43943
(740) 859-2196
9306.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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