St Francis De Sales School
Tel:
(740) 345-4049
- St. Francis de Sales School is committed to creating a loving and caring Catholic community where teaching and learning supports all children in becoming the best they can be in mind, body, and spirit.
- Catholic theology recognizes parents as being primarily responsible for the education of their children.
- Therefore, collaboration between the family, school, and parish staff is essential to the success of each child and to the success of the overall St. Francis de Sales community.
- The schools of the Diocese of Columbus are committed to developing productive citizens of the world capable of responding appropriately to differences among people and meeting the challenges of a rapidly changing society.
- At St. Francis, we firmly believe and fully participate in this commitment.
- This is evidenced in our strong technology program, our emphasis on developing thinking and reasoning skills for students at all age levels, and our on-going efforts to develop the whole person.
- The mission of St. Francis de Sales School is to create a loving and caring Catholic community where teaching and learning support all children in becoming the best they can be in mind, body, and spirit.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: 1-8
- Students: 258 students
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School News
- St. Francis expansion already taking shape - 06/20/2019 - As the last day of school for 2018-19 ended at St. Francis de Sales on Granville Street in Newark, a new day was dawning for the Catholic parish and school.
- Newark’s St Francis de Sales grows, even as some churches struggle - 03/24/2019 - At St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Newark, there`s no lamenting the emptying of pews that has struck many churches across the country. In fact, the trend is the ...moreopposite. hide
- Newark's St. Francis de Sales announces $3 million expansion - 02/17/2019 - St. Francis de Sales School and Parish, both located on Granville Street are growing!
- Therapy dog helps calm the classroom jitters - 02/11/2019 - As the seventh-grade class at St. Francis de Sales shuffled into the computer lab and took seats on a recent Monday morning, teacher Annie Robrecht walked down the rows with ...moreher furry friend, Jaxson, close behind. hide
Top Placements
St Francis De Sales School places among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-8 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Reading & Math Lab; Speech |
| Year Founded | 1850 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 258 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 2% State avg.: 19% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 25% |
| Average Class Size | 23 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 99% National avg.: 85% |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 7 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cheering, Football, Golf, Track and Field, Volleyball, WrestlingBasketball, Cheering, Football, Golf, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 20 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | 6th Grade Camp, 8th Grade Ropes, Altar Serving, Boy Scouts, Daisies, Days of Creation, Girl Scouts, Performances, School-wide Retreats, Science/History Day, Service Projects, Spelling Bee, Virtue of the Month, Weekly All School Mass Club or Organization: Chess Club, Lego League, STEM Club Arts and Music Programs: Mass Choir, Music Lessons, Youth Choir |
School Notes
- St. Francis de Sales School is committed to creating a loving and caring Catholic community where teaching and learning supports all children in becoming the best they can be in mind, body, and spirit. Catholic theology recognizes parents as being primarily responsible for the education of their children. Therefore, collaboration between the family, school, and parish staff is essential to the success of each child and to the success of the overall St. Francis de Sales community. The schools of the Diocese of Columbus are committed to developing productive citizens of the world capable of responding appropriately to differences among people and meeting the challenges of a rapidly changing society. At St. Francis, we firmly believe and fully participate in this commitment. This is evidenced in our strong technology program, our emphasis on developing thinking and reasoning skills for students at all age levels, and our on-going efforts to develop the whole person. The mission of St. Francis de Sales School is to create a loving and caring Catholic community where teaching and learning support all children in becoming the best they can be in mind, body, and spirit.
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