St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked TN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 452 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,000
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School
Nursery	49
Pre-K	27
Kind	33
1	29
2	31
3	36
4	33
5	54
6	42
7	44
8	74

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia, ADHD, Auditory Processing Issues

Year Founded

2004

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2010

Student Body

Total Students

452 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

23%

State avg.: 21%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

22 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,000

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Tuition Notes

Additional fees for registration, technology, and workbooks

% on Financial Aid

33%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,200

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Susan Fetz

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

13 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

Flag FootballFootball

GolfSoccer

SoftballSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

15 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Academic TeamAltar Servers

Duke Talent SearchMath Counts

National Junior Beta ClubNational Junior Honor Society

News BowlNewspaper Staff

Robotics ClubWordsmith

Yearbook Staff

Arts and Music Programs:

Band ProgramChoir

theater/musical productionsVariety Show

School Notes

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School is a private, co-educational school serving children in PreKindergarten through 8th grade and children ages 2-4 years in our Part-Time Program. St. Francis is committed to promoting academic excellence, individual responsibility, and spiritual awareness among our students so they may live more fully in relationship with God and others.

School Mascot: Timberwolf

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School offers four academicprograms to meet the specific needs of your child.The mission of our Traditional Program is to offer excellence in education, guided by love and service to God. Through our Faith, our faculty, and our families, we remain committed to embracing each child`s individual talents and providing them an engaging, and safe learning environment. Our talented faculty challenges each student using a 21st Century digital and collaborative learning approach. The primary mission of the PLUS Program is to foster academic, emotional, social and spiritual growth for all our students. We are specifically committed to serving the needs of those students who more effectively learn in a smaller classroom environment and with the support of teachers trained in remediation. The Enhance Program offers learning strategies and remediation to students in our Traditional Program who have been identified as having gaps in basic skills proficiency through our universal screening program, Easy CBM. This small group instruction takes place during the school day outside of core curriculum time. This is in addition to and in support of the traditional classroom curriculum. The Gifted Enrichment Program offers challenging, hands-on learning opportunities to 2nd -5th grade students in our Traditional Program who scored in the top 10% in science and/or math on the Iowa Assessments. Visit our website at www.sfawolves.org and click on Academics for more information.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Lily Demilio - 2023 Valedictorian for St. Benedict with a 4.96 GPA, planning to work with Marine Life at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. -
- Maggie Alexander - Class of 2016, named Valedictorian of St. Benedict at Auburndale High School's 2020 graduating class, considering Vanderbilt University or Florida State University. -

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School cost?

St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School's tuition is approximately $8,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School?

The acceptance rate of St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.

Who are famous alumni from St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School?

St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School famous alumni include: Lily Demilio - 2023 Valedictorian for St. Benedict with a 4.96 GPA, planning to work with Marine Life at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. and Maggie Alexander - Class of 2016, named Valedictorian of St. Benedict at Auburndale High School's 2020 graduating class, considering Vanderbilt University or Florida State University..

What sports does St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School offer?

St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School's ranking?

St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School?

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

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Fall Break

October 05, 2026 (Monday)

Thanksgiving Break - OUT

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

School Closed - President's Day

February 15, 2027 (Monday)

Spring Break - No School

March 08, 2027 (Monday)

LAST DAY of SCHOOL

May 28, 2027 (Friday)

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The average private school tuition in Shelby County, TN is $13,380 for elementary schools and $15,061 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Shelby County, TN is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).