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

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked OH School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 235 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,250
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: Apr. 1 / Aug. 18 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Francis School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio 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 School
Pre-K	20
Kind	25
1	25
2	25
3	25
4	25
5	22
6	25
7	25
8	18

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Year Founded

1887

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Student Body

Total Students

235 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

99%

State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

boys -navy pants and white polo shirt girls plaid jumper or skirt with white blouse

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Apr. 1 / Aug. 18 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,250

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Tuition Notes

Ten monthly payments of $425 Cleveland Scholarship and Tutoring Program and Ed. Choice vouchers accepted

% on Financial Aid

99%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$4,250

Admissions Director

Sr. Karen Somerville

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

1 sport

Sports

Basketball

School Notes

St. Francis Catholic School, in partnership with parents, is committed to providing a safe, caring environment where students can learn gospel living, gain a quality education,and witness to a non-violent way of life.

Quality academic programs
Value-centered education
Safe and caring environment
State-of-the-art technology
Interactive whiteboards in all rooms
Wireless Internet connection
Federal hot lunch/breakfast program
Peacebuilders program
After school care
Academic clubs
CYO sports
Music and Art programs

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Francis School cost?

St. Francis School's tuition is approximately $4,250 for private students.

What schools are St. Francis School often compared to?

St. Francis School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Thomas Aquinas School by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. Francis School offer?

St. Francis School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.

What is St. Francis School's ranking?

St. Francis School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Francis School?

The application deadline for St. Francis School is Apr. 1 / Aug. 18 / rolling (applications are due on Apr. 1 / Aug. 18 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is St. Francis School located?

St. Francis School is located in the St Clair Superior neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. There are 1 other private schools located in St Clair Superior.

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The average private school tuition in Cleveland, OH is $8,225 for elementary schools and $12,277 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cleveland, OH is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).