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St. Francis Xavier School

2055 Heitman St
Fort Myers, FL 33901

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Tel: (239) 334-7707

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Since its beginning in 1938, the ongoing growth and expansion of St.

Francis Xavier School has continued to provide an excellent Catholic education for elementary students throughout Lee County, Florida.

Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we are called to serve the children of St.

Francis Xavier School, Pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, by providing instruction and formation in the beliefs, values, and traditions of our Catholic faith and by offering quality academic programs.

The St. Francis Xavier School community strives to strengthen Catholic identity, preserve the Franciscan tradition, develop intellectual and creative potential, and respond to one another's needs through service.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 510 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 Florida for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

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Student Body

Total Students

510 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

24%

State avg.: 47%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: To Be Like Christ in all that we think, do, and say while experiencing the joy of learning.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 510 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Fort Myers, FL is $12,429 for elementary schools and $13,995 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Fort Myers, FL is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).