St. Francis De Sales School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Cincinnati, OH
1602 Madison Rd 1, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Cincinnati since at least 2011
In Cincinnati, Ohio, St. Francis De Sales School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 216 students attend, with roughly 27 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 216
- Teachers
- 8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 27
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 107 girls, 109 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Cincinnati
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 51% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
- Compared with 240 Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Ohio
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.
- EdChoice Scholarship (traditional) · Voucher or scholarship
- EdChoice Expansion · 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 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 216 students, with 27 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. Ohio has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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