St. Francis Xavier School

It is the mission of St. Francis Xavier School to teach and share the traditions of the Roman Catholic faith and promote academic excellence through the total development of the child.
We enlighten the mind and heart through the teachings of Jesus Christ.
We present an integrated curriculum with a strong foundation in the development of basic skills.
We promote personal responsibility and respect for ouselves and others through service.
We celebrate the diversity in the religious and cultural heritages of our students.
We instill the importance of developing a strong body as well as a sound mind.
We encourage a love and appreciation of self-expression through exposure to the fine arts.
In partnership with the parents, the acknowledged primary educators of their children, we guide each student to develop to his or her fullest potential, as a responsible citizen of the world, who is imbued with a strong set of moral values, a sense of service and a love of learning.
We seek to discover each child's talents, interests and needs.
We seek to foster and guide each child in all areas of human development: spiritual, intellectual, psychological, sociological, physical and aesthetic.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 270 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 California for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
270 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
56%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$8,815 per year

School Notes

  • School Motto: It is the mission of St. Francis Xavier School to teach and share the traditions of the Roman Catholic faith and promote academic excellence.
  • It is the mission of St. Francis Xavier School to teach and share the traditions of the Roman Catholic faith and promote academic excellence through the total development of the child. We enlighten the mind and heart through the teachings of Jesus Christ. We present an integrated curriculum with a strong foundation in the development of basic skills. We promote personal responsibility and respect for ouselves and others through service. We celebrate the diversity in the religious and cultural heritages of our students. We instill the importance of developing a strong body as well as a sound mind. We encourage a love and appreciation of self-expression through exposure to the fine arts. In partnership with the parents, the acknowledged primary educators of their children, we guide each student to develop to his or her fullest potential, as a responsible citizen of the world, who is imbued with a strong set of moral values, a sense of service and a love of learning. We seek to discover each child's talents, interests and needs. We seek to foster and guide each child in all areas of human development: spiritual, intellectual, psychological, sociological, physical and aesthetic.
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    Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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    Quick Facts (2026)

    • Top-Ranked CA School
    • Grades: Kindergarten-8
    • Enrollment: 270 students
    • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
    • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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