St. Francis Parish School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 341 students
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Francis Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Francis Parish School
Pre-K	30
Kind	40
1	32
2	33
3	31
4	35
5	39
6	28
7	34
8	39

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1910

Summer School Offered

Yes

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School Motto

We Believe We Achieve We Succeed! Excellence in Catholic education by creating critical-thinking disciplined, active Christian leaders.

Student Body

Total Students

341 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

40%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

24 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms required

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryFootball

GolfTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Notes

St. Francis Parish School provides excellence student- centerededucation through integration of faith, family and friends.
We promote the development of an educated, confident, self-disciplined and community- conscious Catholic Christian.
St Francis parish school will prepare students spiritually,academically, and socially.
St Francis Parish School exists to provide a quality education,to build the self-esteem of our students and to prepare them tobecome the future leaders of our parish our community, and ourworld.
The primary purpose of a Catholic Christian School education isto communicate Christ's message.

St. Francis Parish School provides excellence student- centerededucation through integration of faith, family and friends. Wepromote the development of an educated, confident, self-disciplined and community- conscious Catholic Christian. St Francisparish school will prepare students spiritually, academically, andsocially. St Francis Parish School exists to provide a qualityeducation, to build the self-esteem of our students and to preparethem to become the future leaders of our parish our community, andour world. The primary purpose of a Catholic Christian Schooleducation is to communicate Christ's message.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Francis Parish School offer?

St. Francis Parish School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Francis Parish School's ranking?

St. Francis Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Francis Parish School?

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

In what neighborhood is St. Francis Parish School located?

St. Francis Parish School is located in the Oleander And Sunset neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Oleander And Sunset.

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