St. Francis Of Assisi School in Yuma, AZ, offers co–ed education for udents in grades PK through 8 within a city community setting.
The school has a total enrollment of 244 udents and a student–teacher ratio of 20:1, with 12 teachers on staff.
Founded in 1962, the school is affiliated with the Catholic Church and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and the National Association of Independent Schools.
Approximately 65% of the udent body identifies as students of color, reflecting diversity in the Yuma area.
Francis Of Assisi School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for large student body and oldest founding date.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked AZ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Francis Of Assisi School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
244 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
65%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Francis Of Assisi School often compared to?
St. Francis Of Assisi School is often viewed alongside schools like Immaculate Conception Catholic School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Francis Of Assisi School's ranking?
St. Francis Of Assisi School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Francis Of Assisi School?
The application deadline for St. Francis Of Assisi School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Popular comparisons: St. Francis Of Assisi School vs. Immaculate Conception Catholic School
People that viewed St. Francis Of Assisi School also viewed these schools: Immaculate Conception Catholic School, Southwestern Christian School, Calvary Baptist School and Yuma Lutheran School.
The nearest high school and preschool to St. Francis Of Assisi School is Calvary Baptist School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Yuma Adventist Christian School (0.2 miles away)
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Immaculate Conception Catholic School
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501 S Avenue B
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 783-5225
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 783-5225
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
3261 S Avenue 6 E
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 726-3086
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 726-3086
6.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
101 W 26th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 726-5655
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 726-5655
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Yuma Lutheran School![Yuma Lutheran School Photo]( "Yuma Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2555 S Engler Ave
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 726-8410
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 726-8410
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 480 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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