St. Francis Xavier School (Top Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

219 2nd St N
Sartell, MN 56377

St. Francis Xavier School is a parish supported Catholic school. The parents, staff and parish community are committed to providing students with a quality education focused on spiritual growth, academic excellence, and community service.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked MN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 271 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Year Founded

1940

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Campus Size

5 acres

Student Body

Total Students

271 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 23%

Students by Grade

St. Francis Xavier School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Love God, Love Others
School Mascot: Eagles

St. Francis Xavier School is a parish supported Catholic school. The parents, staff and parish community are committed to providing students with a quality education focused on spiritual growth, academic excellence, and community service.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Francis Xavier School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Largest student body.

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

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