St. Francis Xavier School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

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 (26-27)

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

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Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Francis Xavier School
Pre-K	42
Kind	45
1	35
2	51
3	37
4	45
5	70
6	57
7	58
8	70

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Grade 5 and 8 highest with 70 students each, the largest grade counts in the school.

Year Founded

1938

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School Motto

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

Student Body

Total Students

510 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

24%

State avg.: 48%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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St. Francis Xavier School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

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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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