St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked WV School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 430 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,800
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in West Virginia for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School
Pre-K	122
Kind	41
1	40
2	23
3	31
4	37
5	38
6	21
7	39
8	38

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Year Founded

1915

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School Motto

We are here to serve, not to be served.

Student Body

Total Students

430 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 10%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,800

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% on Financial Aid

16%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,200

Admissions Director

Rita Sokos

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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School Notes

Saint Francis Central Catholic School exists for the purposes of communicating the "Good News," of building a faith community among our parishes, and of assisting parents in fulfilling their responsibility to provide a quality Catholic Education for their children.
We believe that parents are their children's primary educators.
St. Francis Central Catholic strives for excellence in providing teaching-learning experiences through which students can grow intellectually, physically, emotionally, culturally, and spiritually in a Christian atmosphere animated by the Gospel values of community, love, faith, hope, truth, reconciliation, courage, justice, and service.
We believe that every child is created by God as a unique individual.
We respect the dignity and importance of each, the freedom and responsibility of each to achieve their goals, and the right of each to fulfillment, self-esteem, self-discipline, and self-direction as an individual.
We believe that Christ is the foundation for all of our activities; that the message of Jesus Christ is the chief basis of truth, goodness, and human living; and that His message and love must permeate the school curriculum in order to help each student grow to his full potential as a child in the Kingdom of God.
St. Francis Central Catholic School strives to provide a program that enables students to advance their development as Christians along with their academic growth and preparation for future productivity and Christian living.

Saint Francis Central Catholic School exists for the purposes of communicating the "Good News," of building a faith community among our parishes, and of assisting parents in fulfilling their responsibility to provide a quality Catholic Education for their children. We believe that parents are their children's primary educators. St. Francis Central Catholic strives for excellence in providing teaching-learning experiences through which students can grow intellectually, physically, emotionally, culturally, and spiritually in a Christian atmosphere animated by the Gospel values of community, love, faith, hope, truth, reconciliation, courage, justice, and service. We believe that every child is created by God as a unique individual. We respect the dignity and importance of each, the freedom and responsibility of each to achieve their goals, and the right of each to fulfillment, self-esteem, self-discipline, and self-direction as an individual. We believe that Christ is the foundation for all of our activities; that the message of Jesus Christ is the chief basis of truth, goodness, and human living; and that His message and love must permeate the school curriculum in order to help each student grow to his full potential as a child in the Kingdom of God. St. Francis Central Catholic School strives to provide a program that enables students to advance their development as Christians along with their academic growth and preparation for future productivity and Christian living.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School cost?

St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School's tuition is approximately $4,800 for private students.

What schools are St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School often compared to?

St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Trinity Christian School by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School offer?

St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School's ranking?

St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in West Virginia for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School?

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

School Reviews

5 7/22/2013

I LOVE this school. It is second to none! Very strong Catholic identity and top notch academics! Very dedicated faculty and staff from Pre-k through 8th grade! I was told it was the "RICH" school; however, it is rich, but rich in amazing people and even more amazing students! The families here are wonderful & supportive of each other! I have had the privilege of having my children in all grade levels here and beyond a shadow of a doubt...this is an amazing school! The principal, Artie Moore is as REAL as they come! He is in it all the way and is doing an amazing job with all aspects of the school! I''m soo thrilled to be a part of the St. Francis School community! I 150% recommend this school!

- Posted by Parent - jdevi

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in West Virginia is $5,669 for elementary schools and $5,966 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in West Virginia is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).