St. Francis De Sales Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Salisbury, MD
500 Camden, Salisbury, MD 21801
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Salisbury
In Salisbury, Maryland, St. Francis De Sales Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 204 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Wilmington. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 178 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 204
- Teachers
- 12.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 103 girls, 101 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Wilmington
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 59% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
- Compared with 93 Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Maryland
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Francis De Sales Catholic School whether it takes part.
- BOOST Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
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?
Questions about St. Francis De Sales Catholic School
What grades does St. Francis De Sales Catholic School serve?
St. Francis De Sales Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Francis De Sales Catholic School?
About 204 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Francis De Sales Catholic School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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