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Seton Catholic Schools

Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8

Saint Francis, WI

3501 S Lake Dr, Saint Francis, WI 53235

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The largest of 246 Catholic schools in Wisconsin
  • Growing: enrollment up 1342% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Saint Francis since at least 2011

In Saint Francis, Wisconsin, Seton Catholic Schools is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 2,624 students attend, with roughly 15 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 1342% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. The school day runs about 8 hours, 172 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
2,624
Teachers
171 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
15.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 1,283 girls, 1,341 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 8 hours
School year
172 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 100% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.
    • Compared with 201 Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.

    Students by survey year

    182’11–12214’13–14209’15–16209’17–18216’19–202,264’21–222,624’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K250
    K293
    1244
    2289
    3303
    4262
    5306
    6302
    7298
    8327

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino58%
    Black21%
    White11%
    Asian6%
    Two or more races4%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Wisconsin

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Seton Catholic Schools whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Seton Catholic Schools

    What grades does Seton Catholic Schools serve?

    Seton Catholic Schools serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Seton Catholic Schools?

    About 2,624 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Seton Catholic Schools?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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