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St. Francis Xavier School

414 Michigan St
Petoskey, MI 49770

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Tel: (231) 347-3651

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St. Francis Xavier School, under the leadership of Jesus Christ, guarantees our students quality Catholic Education.

Our loving and caring community, involving teachers, parents and children, committed to spiritual and academic excellence, provides essential skills and values, resulting in knowledgeable active Christians, contributing to an everchanging world for the glory of God.

And St. Francis Xavier is doing something about the rising costs too and they prudently invest it with a Catholic perspective, and this returns interest annually that goes to support the school, narrowing the gap between costs and an affordable Catholic education.

St. Francis Xavier is a special place. If it weren't for the Foundation's help the Parish would need to support the School to make up all of the difference.

And every extra dollar of income coming from the Foundation will free up a dollar of support from the Parish, which then can then be put to the Lord's work in other ways.

Your tax deductible gift is multiplied year after year. Each gift keeps on giving.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 296 students
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

296 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

12 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

Alpine SkiingBasketball

Cross CountryFootball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

School Notes

School Mascot: Crusaders

St. Francis Xavier School, under the leadership of Jesus Christ, guarantees our students quality Catholic Education. Our loving and caring community, involving teachers, parents and children, committed to spiritual and academic excellence, provides essential skills and values, resulting in knowledgeable active Christians, contributing to an everchanging world for the glory of God. For 2017 we want our children to affect, impact and enrich our world all the while they fulfill their destiny to become saints.

Source: Verified school update

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What schools are St. Francis Xavier School often compared to?

St. Francis Xavier School is often viewed alongside schools like Harbor Light Christian School, Northern Migh Community Child Dev C by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. Francis Xavier School offer?

St. Francis Xavier School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.

What is St. Francis Xavier School's ranking?

St. Francis Xavier School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Largest student body.

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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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 296 students
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Michigan is $9,399 for elementary schools and $13,792 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Michigan is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).