St. Francis De Sales Parish School (Top Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

4009 Manchester Rd
Akron, OH 44319

St. Francis de Sales School opened its doors to the children of the Portage Lakes Area in September of 1950.

The school has grown from 4 classrooms with 174 students to its present 18 classrooms with 346 students.

St. Francis de Sales School serves the surrounding communities of Coventry, Green, and Manchester.

Our school Mission is to form within the school a truly Catholic community founded in prayer and an openness to the Spirit of Jesus.

It is the school's mission to enhance the Catholic faith life of each child in all phases of education and to develop gifts to serve others and glorify God.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked OH School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 366 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,500
Acceptance rate: 85%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Francis De Sales Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1950

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

366 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 25%

Students by Grade

St. Francis De Sales Parish School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,500

View national tuition avg.

Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 81%

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Learn. Believe. Soar.

St. Francis de Sales School opened its doors to the children of the Portage Lakes Area in September of 1950. The school has grown from 4 classrooms with 174 students to its present 18 classrooms with 346 students. St. Francis de Sales School serves the surrounding communities of Coventry, Green, and Manchester. Our school Mission is to form within the school a truly Catholic community founded in prayer and an openness to the Spirit of Jesus. It is the school's mission to enhance the Catholic faith life of each child in all phases of education and to develop gifts to serve others and glorify God.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

St. Francis De Sales Parish School's tuition is approximately $7,500 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Francis De Sales Parish School?

The acceptance rate of St. Francis De Sales Parish School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.

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

St. Francis De Sales Parish 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 Parish School?

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

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