St. Francis De Sales School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked TX School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 247 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,500
Acceptance rate: 75%
Average class size: 22 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 Texas for:

School Facts

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	27
Kind	18
1	22
2	19
3	26
4	33
5	25
6	30
7	24
8	23

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1964

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Student Body

Total Students

247 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

80%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

35%

Average Class Size

22 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform required

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

Honors courses in Middle School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,500

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Tuition Notes

Discounts for Catholics and siblings

% on Financial Aid

Acceptance Rate

75%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Sonia Hernandez

Admissions Associate

Lauren Russell

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballSoccer

SoftballTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubCoding

Micah Club (Middle School Service)

Arts and Music Programs:

ChoirMusical

School Notes

St. Francis de Sales Catholic School has been a beacon of light in southwest Houston for over 60 years! We are one of the most richly diverse Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
Our students excel academically, spiritually and athletically.
High schools tell us they can always tell a St. Francis de Sales Schhol student because they are kind, charitable and come prepared with strong study habits.

St. Francis de Sales Catholic School cultivates faith, integrity, and excellence in a diverse, compassionate learning community according to Roman Catholic principles. We empower students to excel academically, grow spiritually, and empower the world!

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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 $10,500 for private students.

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

The acceptance rate of St. Francis De Sales School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. St. Francis De Sales School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Texas with low acceptance rates.

What sports does St. Francis De Sales School offer?

St. Francis De Sales School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

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

St. Francis De Sales School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Lowest average acceptance rates.

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 Sharpstown neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 3 other private schools located in Sharpstown.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Houston, TX is $18,057 for elementary schools and $22,086 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Houston, TX is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).