Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked WV School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Francis De Sales School
About the School
- St. Francis De Sales School serves 197 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia).
- The student:teacher of St. Francis De Sales School is 7:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked WV School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Francis De Sales School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
School Motto
“God belonged in the classroom.”
Student Body
Total Students
197 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 10%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
12 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Request Information
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Francis De Sales School's ranking?
St. Francis De Sales School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in West Virginia for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
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).
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Christian
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(304) 255-1571
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Gr: PK-12 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
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Beaver, WV 25813
(304) 255-4535
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
103 Vision St,
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(304) 252-6585
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 18 students
Christian
219 Front St
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 253-9713
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 16 students
Special Education School (Baptist)
262 Mount Tabor Rd
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(304) 252-9739
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Christian
140 Crusader Drive
Prosperity, WV 25909
(304) 255-1571
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
504 Scott Ridge Rd
Beaver, WV 25813
(304) 255-4535
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
103 Vision St,
Mabscott, WV 25871
(304) 252-6585
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 18 students
Christian
219 Front St
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 253-9713
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 16 students
Special Education School (Baptist)
262 Mount Tabor Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 252-9739
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Christian
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Prosperity, WV 25909
(304) 255-1571
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
504 Scott Ridge Rd
Beaver, WV 25813
(304) 255-4535
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
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Rank:
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(304) 256-4583
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Rank:
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Rank:
Rank:
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School Reviews
5 8/12/2018
Wonderful school. I`m so glad I made the decision to send my kids here!
5 4/15/2016
I have grown up in this school since kindergarten. I highly recommend this school for those looking for a great education, with friends that will become like family over the years. The teachers are very kind and always try to help you do your best. Everyone is so supportive of each other. It really is like a family at SFDS!
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