St. Francis Of Assisi School Community, a partnership of families, staff and parish, is rooted in the mission of Jesus Christ.
We educate the human person with emphasis on Catholic faith formation, academic excellence and social consciousness.
Our quality education enables students to internalize these values to become persons of integrity whose leadership abilities benefit Church and society.
At Saint Francis of Assisi School, we seek to educate the whole person, mind, body and spirit.
Our goal is to provide excellence in education in a Christ-centered environment.
Students are challenged to learn not only for their own sake, but to help build up the world around them for the greater good.
St. Francis of Assisi School, through its integrated curriculum, liturgical and para liturgical services, and the good example of staff and students, strives to develop an atmosphere in which these objectives may be reached.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked OH School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 346 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 Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
346 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- St. Francis Of Assisi School Community, a partnership of families, staff and parish, is rooted in the mission of Jesus Christ. We educate the human person with emphasis on Catholic faith formation, academic excellence and social consciousness. Our quality education enables students to internalize these values to become persons of integrity whose leadership abilities benefit Church and society. At Saint Francis of Assisi School, we seek to educate the whole person, mind, body and spirit. Our goal is to provide excellence in education in a Christ-centered environment. Students are challenged to learn not only for their own sake, but to help build up the world around them for the greater good. St. Francis of Assisi School, through its integrated curriculum, liturgical and para liturgical services, and the good example of staff and students, strives to develop an atmosphere in which these objectives may be reached.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Francis Of Assisi School's ranking?
St. Francis Of Assisi School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Largest student body.
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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School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
There are a lot of great club at St. Francis of Assisi school (drama club, power of the pen, girls scouts, boy scouts, academic challenge, student council, etc). Sports are girls soccer, girls volieball, boys basketball, girls basketball, foot ball, softball, and baseball. There is also a music class, an art class, a physical education class, a computer class, a library period, and a spanish class, these classes are manditory but are really amazing and each teacher respects and gives full soport to every student. There is also an optionail study hall every day after lunch for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade! (if students don't choose to go to study hall that day they can go out for reacess)
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