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St. Francis De Sales School

917 S 47th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143

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St. Francis De Sales School serves 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the Other school association(s).

The student:teacher of St. Francis De Sales School is 28:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 509 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1904

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

509 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

98%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

28:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,000

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Saint Francis de Sales School motivates students to be stewards of peace in their community and moral leaders of tomorrow.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Francis De Sales School cost?

St. Francis De Sales School's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students.

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

St. Francis De Sales School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

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

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

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

St. Francis De Sales School is located in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 8 other private schools located in University City.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 509 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Philadelphia, PA is $12,904 for elementary schools and $18,927 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Philadelphia, PA is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).