St. Francis De Sales School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked OH School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 311 students
Acceptance rate: 99%
Average class size: 23 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 Ohio for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Francis De Sales School
Pre-K	52
Kind	22
1	26
2	26
3	27
4	27
5	33
6	23
7	24
8	51

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Reading & Math Lab; Speech

Year Founded

1850

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Student Body

Total Students

311 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

24:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

25%

Average Class Size

23 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

99%

National avg.: 82%

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

FootballGolf

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

20 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

6th Grade Camp8th Grade Ropes

Altar ServingBoy Scouts

DaisiesDays of Creation

Girl ScoutsPerformances

School-wide RetreatsScience/History Day

Service ProjectsSpelling Bee

Virtue of the MonthWeekly All School Mass

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubLego League

STEM Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Mass ChoirMusic 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.

School Motto: To live according to the spirit is to love according to the spirit.

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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What is the acceptance rate of St. Francis De Sales School?

The acceptance rate of St. Francis De Sales School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

What sports does St. Francis De Sales School offer?

St. Francis De Sales School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Football, Golf, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.

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

St. Francis De Sales School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

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

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The average private school tuition in Ohio is $9,094 for elementary schools and $13,194 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Ohio is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).