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St. Francis De Sales Early Childhood Learning Center

220 Henry Street Herkimer, NY 13350

Tel: (315) 866-4831

www.stfrancisherkimer.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-1
Enrollment: 75 students
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-1
Enrollment: 75 students
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-1

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Francis De Sales Early Childhood Learning Center
Pre-K	47
Kind	12
1	11
5	5

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Year Founded

1921

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Student Body

Total Students

75 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

25:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

11 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other special emphasis association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

K-6 Tuition for 2011-2012 1 Child: $4,055 2 Children: $5,770 3 Children: $6,121 Pre-K Tuition for 2011-2012 2\'s (once a week): $385 2\'s (twice a week): $650 3\'s: $1,340 4\'s (half day): $1,815 4\'s (all day): $3,175

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

St. Francis de Sales Regional Catholic School is a private elementary school in Herkimer, NY. We have a long, rich tradition of educating children according to the Catholic philosophy of education.
This philosophy is based on a value system that respects each individual as a unique gift of God.
Our school focuses on offering academic excellence in an environment that emphasizes values, respect, faith and discipline.
With this constant commitment to the children and their families since 1921, St. Francis de Sales Regional Catholic School has nurtured an excellent reputation throughout Herkimer County and the surrounding communities.
Our school facilities provide students with the latest educational tools while maintaining the time-long tradition of teaching values and respect.
We have an excellent student-teacher ratio which allows for a more personal level of education.

St. Francis de Sales Regional Catholic School is a private elementary school in Herkimer, NY. We have a long, rich tradition of educating children according to the Catholic philosophy of education.
This philosophy is based on a value system that respects each individual as a unique gift of God.
Our school focuses on offering academic excellence in an environment that emphasizes values, respect, faith and discipline.
With this constant commitment to the children and their families since 1921, St. Francis de Sales Regional Catholic School has nurtured an excellent reputation throughout Herkimer County and the surrounding communities.
Our school facilities provide students with the latest educational tools while maintaining the time-long tradition of teaching values and respect.
We have an excellent student-teacher ratio which allows for a more personal level of education.

Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for St. Francis De Sales Early Childhood Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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