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

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NV School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 238 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,900
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Francis De Sales School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nevada for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Francis De Sales School
Kind	21
1	30
3	30
4	30
5	33
6	30
7	30
8	34

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Year Founded

1964

Student Body

Total Students

238 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

48%

State avg.: 33%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Uniform

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,900

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Tuition Notes

1 child - Parishioner rate of tuition is $6,900.00 1 child - Non-Parishioner rate of tuition is $7,980.00

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryFlag Football

SoccerSoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Forensics ClubScience Club

Arts and Music Programs:

ChoirDrama Ministry Club

School Notes

St. Francis De Sales School in Las Vegas, NV, serves 238 co–ed udents from kindergarten through 8th grade in a city–based Catholic education program.
Founded in 1964, the school has a udent–teacher ratio of 17:1 with 14 teachers on staff.
Annual tuition is $6,900, which is below the average private elementary school tuition in the Las Vegas area.
The school is accredited by the Weern Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
Located in the Twin Lakes neighborhood,.
Francis De Sales School enrolls a udent body where approximately 48% identify as students of color.

School Motto: Catch The Spirit!

Source: Verified school update

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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 $6,900 for private students.

What sports does St. Francis De Sales School offer?

St. Francis De Sales School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, 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 Nevada 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).

In what neighborhood is St. Francis De Sales School located?

St. Francis De Sales School is located in the Twin Lakes neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break Vacation - No School

March 15, 2027 (Monday)

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

May 27, 2027 (Thursday)

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 3/10/2018

You feel at home at this school. We come from many backgrounds and financial situations but our children are all treated the same with love, respect and filled with faith. The teachers work hard to know ALL the students names Not just the ones in their class. My son is accelerating in school! Thanks to the hard work of the teachers

- Posted by Parent - Jessica

5 10/6/2012

Children are greeted and known by all the faculty by name. They make an effort to greet children by name.

- Posted by Parent - vince

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The average private school tuition in Las Vegas, NV is $11,553 for elementary schools and $13,016 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Las Vegas, NV is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).