Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Francis School
About the 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 Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Francis School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Pre-K has the most students with 36, more than any other grade at St. Francis School.
Year Founded
1893
School Calendar
School Motto
Educating Minds and Empowering Souls
Student Body
Total Students
194 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
16 students
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Francis School's ranking?
St. Francis School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Francis School?
The application deadline for St. Francis School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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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Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 47 students
Special Education School
550 Leonard St
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 762-9585
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
56 Alliance Rd
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-0216
Distance: 14.3 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 15 students
Amish
342 Sawmill Rd
Irvona, PA 16656
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students
Baptist
197 Eastern Ave.
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-7395
Distance: 17.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 85 students
Special Education School
460 Jeffers St
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-5387
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 47 students
Special Education School
550 Leonard St
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 762-9585
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
56 Alliance Rd
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-0216
Distance: 14.3 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 15 students
Amish
342 Sawmill Rd
Irvona, PA 16656
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students
Baptist
197 Eastern Ave.
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-7395
Distance: 17.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 85 students
Special Education School
460 Jeffers St
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-5387
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 47 students
Special Education School
550 Leonard St
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 762-9585
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
56 Alliance Rd
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-0216
Distance: 14.3 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 15 students
Amish
342 Sawmill Rd
Irvona, PA 16656
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students
Baptist
197 Eastern Ave.
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-7395
Distance: 17.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 85 students
Special Education School
460 Jeffers St
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-5387
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students
Baptist
197 Eastern Ave.
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-7395
Distance: 19.5 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students
Catholic
210 Central Christian Rd
Du Bois, PA 15801
(813) 371-2570
Distance: 19.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 453 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 28
Catholic
200 Central Christian Rd
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-3060
Distance: 25.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students
Catholic
359 Main St
Kersey, PA 15846
(814) 885-8093
Distance: 26.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 42 students
Catholic
1105 Cameron Ave
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3510
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Clearfield Area Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 High Level Rd
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5511
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5511
1.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 1,067 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Clearfield County Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1620 River Road
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5308
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5308
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2831 Washington Ave
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5511
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5511
2.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 1,008 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Curwensville Area Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
650 Beech St
Curwensville, PA 16833
(814) 236-1101
Curwensville, PA 16833
(814) 236-1101
5.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 533 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Curwensville Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 Beech St
Curwensville, PA 16833
(814) 236-1100
Curwensville, PA 16833
(814) 236-1100
5.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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