St. Francis High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

4129 Lake Shore Rd
Athol Springs, NY 14010

St. Francis High School is a Roman Catholic, Franciscan, college preparatory school that serves young men of diverse faiths and backgrounds from throughout Western New York.

Conducted by the Conventual Franciscan Friars, the entire school community works to develop the whole person through academic excellence, religious principles, and a wide variety of extracurricular activities.

Imbued with the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, we prepare young men to use their knowledge for the good of society and to see God in all people, especially the poor and neglected.

We envision graduates who will live the Gospel of Jesus Christ and become leaders who are known by their faith, critical thinking, service to others, integrity, self-discipline, concern for the environment, and an openness to lifelong learning.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 409 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Francis High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Year Founded

1927

Colors

White, Red

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

409 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

St. Francis High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

43 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Success Begins at St. Francis
School Mascot: Red Raiders

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Francis High School often compared to?

St. Francis High School is often viewed alongside schools like Canisius High School, St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute, Bishop Timon-st Jude High School by visitors of our site.

What is St. Francis High School's ranking?

St. Francis High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Francis High School?

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

School Reviews

Endorse St. Francis High School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Academic or athletic awards

Recent Articles

September 24, 2025

What Private School Alumni Say a Decade Later

Ten years after graduation, private school alumni reflect on advantages, regrets, career impact, and life lessons—unearthing truths families need to know.