St. Francis Xavier School (Closed 2010)

600 Jefferson Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
Saint Francis Xavier School offers a quality Catholic education in a family-like environment.
Love for God and neighbor is fostered and the religious and moral formation, begun at Baptism, is encouraged through the development of the whole child.
Academic excellence and curiosity for knowledge flow from this commitment.
In the spirit of unity we call one another to be loving witnesses of Christ, relevant in the Church and world today.
Faculty and parents commit themselves and guide the students to live out Catholic Christian values.
We affirm the goals set forth by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops in their pastoral message, "To teach as Jesus did." The mission of Saint Francis Xavier School is to provide a quality Catholic education according to the Good News of Jesus Christ through academic excellence, a faith community of love, and service to others.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2

Student Body

Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 9%
Students by Grade
St. Francis Xavier School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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