St. Francis De Sales School serves 146 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of St. Francis De Sales School is 13:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 146 students
- 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 Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. May 20, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
146 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Learning and living our Catholic Faith in the light of Jesus Christ.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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 Michigan for: 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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Francis De Sales School is Bethel Baptist Christian School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Holy Name Catholic School (42.8 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Bethel Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
Grades: K-11 | 8 students 0.5 miles 118 E Elk St
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 341-5561
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 341-5561
0.5
K-11
8
Munising Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Grades: 7 | 4 students 30.6 miles E8799 M-28
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2942
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2942
30.6
7
4
Grades: K-12 | 32 students 34.2 miles N6285 Connors Rd
Wetmore, MI 49895
(906) 387-3041
Wetmore, MI 49895
(906) 387-3041
34.2
K-12
32
Escanaba Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Grades: K-8 | 9 students 42.8 miles 210 S Lincoln Road
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-3039
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-3039
42.8
K-8
9
Grades: PK-10 | 294 students 42.8 miles 409 S 22nd St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-7550
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-7550
42.8
PK-10
294
School Reviews
5 1/31/2013
As a teacher, I recognize the quality education that the students receive at St. Francis. The teachers and staff care about the whole student, leading to an education that is well rounded. I would not send my own children anywhere other that SFDS!
5 3/16/2012
This is an amazing school!
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