St. Francis School serves 94 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of St. Francis School is 13:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,800
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1951
Student Body
Total Students
94 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
3%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$300
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Educating the Whole Child: Mind, Body, and Spirit.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Loran Cipala – A Journey of Science, Leadership, and Compassion (2009)
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Francis School cost?
St. Francis School's tuition is approximately $2,800 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from St. Francis School?
St. Francis School famous alumni include: Loran Cipala – A Journey of Science, Leadership, and Compassion (2009).
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).
School Calendar
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Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Francis School is Hope Farm School (16.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Johns Lutheran School (9.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Ave Maria Academy (12.6 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
421 East Avenue
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-2611
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-2611
9.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 47 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3
Ave Maria Academy
(Catholic)
Po Box 127
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-4630
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-4630
12.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
(Catholic)
208 Church Road
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2901
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2901
12.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Red Cottage Montessori School
Montessori School
5225 Hwy 61 W # 3
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 327-2468
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 327-2468
12.9 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 50 students
Heartland Montessori School
Montessori School
N8226 945th Street
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 426-0350
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 426-0350
13.4 miles
Gr: NS-K
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hope Farm School
All-boys (Christian)
W11086 Foster Rd
Stockholm, WI 54769
(715) 651-4828
Stockholm, WI 54769
(715) 651-4828
16.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students
2095 90th Ave
Baldwin, WI 54002
(715) 684-2656
Baldwin, WI 54002
(715) 684-2656
21.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
920 Holley Ave Ste 2
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
(651) 459-6438
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
(651) 459-6438
29.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 74 students Tuition listed
6758 Bailey Road
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 459-4121
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 459-4121
30 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 819 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Chesterton Academy Of The St. Croix Valley
(Catholic)
1835 Northwestern Blvd
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 504-2638
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 504-2638
31.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
421 East Avenue
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-2611
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-2611
9.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 47 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3
Ave Maria Academy
(Catholic)
Po Box 127
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-4630
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-4630
12.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
(Catholic)
208 Church Road
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2901
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2901
12.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Red Cottage Montessori School
Montessori School
5225 Hwy 61 W # 3
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 327-2468
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 327-2468
12.9 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 50 students
St. Bridget Parish School
(Catholic)
135 E Division St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1872
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1872
15.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ave Maria Academy
(Catholic)
Po Box 127
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-4630
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-4630
12.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
(Catholic)
208 Church Road
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2901
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2901
12.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Red Cottage Montessori School
Montessori School
5225 Hwy 61 W # 3
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 327-2468
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 327-2468
12.9 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 50 students
Heartland Montessori School
Montessori School
N8226 945th Street
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 426-0350
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 426-0350
13.4 miles
Gr: NS-K
St. Bridget Parish School
(Catholic)
135 E Division St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1872
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1872
15.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ellsworth Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
312 Panther Dr
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3908
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3908
3.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 325 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Ellsworth High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
323 Hillcrest St
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3904
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3904
3.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
445 S Piety St
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3912
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3912
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 734 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Mcf-red Wing Maginnis High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1079 Highway 292
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 267-3638
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 267-3638
9.1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Colvill Family Education Center
Special Education School
269 E 5th St
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-8000
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-8000
9.2 miles
Gr: PK | 79 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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