St. Francis De Sales School
We, the staff of St. Francis de Sales School, in agreement with the pastor and School Board and recognizing parents as the primary educators of their children.
St. Francis de Sales School is a ministry of education and formation in the Church, evangelizing and sharing religious beliefs with students, communicating, learning, and encouraging a life balanced by social and physical activity.
Our goal is to enable students to address contemporary problems with Christian insight and to respond with Christian service.
St. Francis de Sales School is dedicated to academic excellence, to reinforcing a sense of social concern, and to preparing our students for the challenge of improving society by providing an education whose strengths are drawn and rooted in Gospel values.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 112 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,004
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1917
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
112 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
77%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
11 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
sibling discounts available
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Nanci Ortiz
Admissions Associate
Stephanie Ceja
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Academic Decathlon, Student Council, Yearbook Committee
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir Club
Academic Decathlon, Student Council, Yearbook Committee
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir Club
School Notes
- We, the staff of St. Francis de Sales School, in agreement with the pastor and School Board and recognizing parents as the primary educators of their children.
- St. Francis de Sales School is a ministry of education and formation in the Church, evangelizing and sharing religious beliefs with students, communicating, learning, and encouraging a life balanced by social and physical activity.
- Our goal is to enable students to address contemporary problems with Christian insight and to respond with Christian service.
- St. Francis de Sales School is dedicated to academic excellence, to reinforcing a sense of social concern, and to preparing our students for the challenge of improving society by providing an education whose strengths are drawn and rooted in Gospel values.
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