St. Francis Xavier School

414 Michigan St Petoskey, MI 49770
petoskeysfxschool.org

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

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

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
296 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 19%

Academics & 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 & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • 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.
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions

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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The average private school tuition in Michigan is $9,286 for elementary schools and $13,760 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).

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