St. Francis De Sales School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Beckley, WV
622 S Oakwood Ave, Beckley, WV 25801
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Beckley since at least 2011
In Beckley, West Virginia, St. Francis De Sales School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 147 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. West Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 147
- Teachers
- 15.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 72 girls, 75 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in West Virginia.
- Compared with 18 Catholic elementary schools in West Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in West Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Francis De Sales School whether it takes part.
- Hope Scholarship · Education savings account
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 School
What grades does St. Francis De Sales School serve?
St. Francis De Sales School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Francis De Sales School?
About 147 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Francis De Sales School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. West Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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