St. Francis Xavier Catholic School shares with its community the responsibility of educating children to their fullest potential.
Our primary mission is to foster the growth of the total child, including their spiritual and moral development.
A desire to enhance the child's appreciation of their racial and ethnic heritage informs our educational approach.
The children's ability to serve their community as adults provides focus for our efforts.
We do this in a spirit of dedication, freedom and love, all based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.
St. Francis Xavier School also would like to recognize the many generous individuals without whom our school's Athletic Program would not be possible; most especially, those who have contributed to The Sacher Athletic Fund.
In February 2004, after reading an article in the Miami Herald about our school's attempt to create an athletic program, Charles P.
Sacher of Sacher, Martini & Sacher, P.A. took it upon himself to contact close associates and friends to help raise much needed monies.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
146 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. Francis Xavier Catholic School shares with its community the responsibility of educating children to their fullest potential. Our primary mission is to foster the growth of the total child, including their spiritual and moral development. A desire to enhance the child's appreciation of their racial and ethnic heritage informs our educational approach. The children's ability to serve their community as adults provides focus for our efforts. We do this in a spirit of dedication, freedom and love, all based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. St. Francis Xavier School also would like to recognize the many generous individuals without whom our school's Athletic Program would not be possible; most especially, those who have contributed to The Sacher Athletic Fund. In February 2004, after reading an article in the Miami Herald about our school's attempt to create an athletic program, Charles P. Sacher of Sacher, Martini & Sacher, P.A. took it upon himself to contact close associates and friends to help raise much needed monies.
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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