St. Francis School
St. Francis School opened its doors in 1893. It was located on the land now covered by the church parking lot.
The sisters of St. Joseph were placed in charge of the school.
During its first decade, the school proved viable and was ready for larger facilities.
St Francis school is a catholic school because Catholic education focuses on the whole person, on the physical, moral, and intellectual talents of each student.
Catholic education inspires a spirit of learning, knowing, and understanding the worthwhile goals of life.
Catholic education further facilitates the blending of religion with the challenge of learning and living through a well-balanced curriculum.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
179 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Francis School is Soaring Heights School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Du Bois Christian Schools (16.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Soaring Heights School
Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 38 students 1.4 miles 550 Leonard St
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 762-9585
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 762-9585
1.4
K-12
38
Grades: K-12 | 108 students 1.6 miles 56 Alliance Rd
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-0216
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-0216
1.6
K-12
108
Du Bois Christian Schools
(Baptist)
Grades: PK-12 | 101 students 16.8 miles 197 Eastern Ave.
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-7395
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-7395
16.8
PK-12
101
New Story
Special Education School
Grades: 1-12 | 77 students 17.9 miles 460 Jeffers St
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-5387
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-5387
17.9
1-12
77
Soaring Heights School
Special Education School
Grades: 2-12 | 40 students 17.9 miles 493 S Highland St
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-3580
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-3580
17.9
2-12
40
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