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St. Francis Of Assisi School

700 W 18th St
Yuma, AZ 85364

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Tel: (928) 782-1539

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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.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1962

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Student Body

Total Students

244 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

65%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$7,700 per child

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked AZ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 244 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Arizona is $11,210 for elementary schools and $15,071 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Arizona is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).