St. Francis Of Assisi School

601 Buttonwood St Norristown, PA 19401
www.sfacatholic.org

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • St. Francis Of Assisi School in Norriown, PA, offers co–ed Catholic education for grades PK through 8 in a suburban community setting.
  • The school serves 218 udents with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 supported by 13 teachers.
  • With 61.64% udents of color, St. Francis Of Assisi ranks among the top 20% of Pennsylvania private schools for diversity.
  • The school has the large student body in its comparison group of local private schools in Norristown.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Body
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Grade 7 has 26 students and is the largest class, slightly above Grade 4 at 25 and Grade 8 at 23.
Year Founded
1926

Student Body

Total Students
218 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
62%
State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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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 Visitation Bvm 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 Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color, 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).

School Calendar

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Date
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)

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The average private school tuition in Montgomery County, PA is $22,737 for elementary schools and $31,721 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Montgomery County, PA is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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