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St. Francis Xavier School

2453 Putnam Street Lake Station, IN 46405

Tel: (219) 962-4507

www.xavier.pvt.k12.ia.us

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IN School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 113 students
Yearly Tuition: $1,450
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

St. Francis Xavier School in Lake ation, IN, serves 113 students in grades K–8 within an urban community setting.
Founded in 1905, this Catholic co–ed school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 23:1 with 5 total teachers and 58% of students representing diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Annual tuition at.
Francis Xavier School is $1,450, ranking among the mo affordable private schools in Indiana.
Francis Xavier School ranks in the top 20% of Indiana private schools for affordability, diversity, and school hiory.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IN School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 113 students
Yearly Tuition: $1,450
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Francis Xavier School
Kind	12
1	15
2	18
3	18
4	15
5	10
6	9
7	6
8	10

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Year Founded

1905

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Student Body

Total Students

113 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

58%

State avg.: 26%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$1,450

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Cultivating the full potential of each individual through the pursuit of academic, spiritual, and personal excellence.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does St. Francis Xavier School cost?

St. Francis Xavier School's tuition is approximately $1,450 for private students.

What is St. Francis Xavier School's ranking?

St. Francis Xavier School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color 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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The average private school tuition in Lake County, IN is $7,322 for elementary schools and $7,507 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Lake County, IN is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).