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

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Top Ranked OH School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 893 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,900
Application Deadline: Jan. 12 / rolling
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St. Francis De Sales High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Francis De Sales High School
9	229
10	228
11	219
12	217

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Grade 9 has most students with 229, slightly more than Grade 12’s 217.

Year Founded

1960

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1992, 2002

School Motto

FAITH. FAMILY. TRADITION.

Student Body

Total Students

893 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

41%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

63 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average SAT score

1160

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Number of AP Courses

16 courses

Advanced Courses

AP Calculus BCAP Chemistry

AP English Language and CompositionAP English Literature and Composition

AP European HistoryAP Physics C: Mechanics

AP PsychologyAP U.S. Government & Politics

AP U.S. HistoryAP World History

French IV AP/French V APItalian IV AP

Latin IV APSpanish IV AP/Spanish V AP

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 12 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,900

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Admissions Director

Julie Barber

Admissions Associate

Kelsie Gerardi

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White, Purple

School Notes

St. Francis DeSales High School is Catholic high school of the Diocese of Columbus and a recognized "School of Excellence" as acknowledged by the United States Government.
The mission of St. Francis DeSales High School is to provide a holistic educational experience in the Catholic tradition which prepares the mind, body and spirit of each student.

St. Francis DeSales High School is Catholic high school of the Diocese of Columbus and a recognized "School of Excellence" as acknowledged by the United States Government. The mission of St. Francis DeSales High School is to provide a holistic educational experience in the Catholic tradition which prepares the mind, body and spirit of each student.

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How much does St. Francis De Sales High School cost?

St. Francis De Sales High School's tuition is approximately $8,900 for private students.

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

St. Francis De Sales High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Largest student body.

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

The application deadline for St. Francis De Sales High School is Jan. 12 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 12 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is St. Francis De Sales High School located?

St. Francis De Sales High School is located in the Northland neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 7 other private schools located in Northland.

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5 4/28/2021

We have not had the chance to experience the school yet but I have not heard nothing but great things about St Francis De Sales

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Columbus, OH is $15,452 for elementary schools and $19,488 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Columbus, OH is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).