St. Francis Xavier School
Tel:
(802) 655-2600
Thank you for your interest in Saint Francis Xavier School. We serve students from pre-school (3 year olds) to grade 8.
We are a Catholic school, but we welcome students of any religion.Our commitment to the Catholic faith enables us to provide a firm moral foundation to our students while also providing them with an excellent education.
Our goal is to nurture the "whole" person mind, body, heart and soul. Personal tours are available throughout the year. For more information visit www.sfxvt.org.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 199 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,350
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. Francis Xavier School places among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Student Body Largest student body
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) New England Association of Schools and Colleges |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-8 |
| Year Founded | 1862 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 199 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 1% State avg.: 9% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 25% |
| Average Class Size | 18 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (navy polo with khaki pants/skirts or jumpers) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $5,350 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition rate for non-Catholics is $6,725. Reduced rates are given for multiple students from one family. |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, SoftballBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Softball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 9 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Boy/Cub Scouts, Campus Ministry, DCF Lunch Bunch, Faith in Action Team, Girl Scouts, MathCounts, Technology Club Arts and Music Programs: Choir Recreational Athletic Programs: Girls on the Run |
School Notes
- The Sr. Imelda Caissie Early Education Center at St. Francis Xavier School offers full and half day Pre-School (3 year olds) and full-day Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs. The Elementary and Middle School Programs allow our students to develop socially and academically in a loving and encouraging environment. Our curriculum includes: Religion Physical, Life, and Earth Sciences, Math, pre-Algebra and Algebra, Language Arts, Social Studies, French Spanish, Computer Applications, Physical Education, Art, and Music
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