St. Francis De Sales School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Riverside, CA
4205 Mulberry St, Riverside, CA 92501
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic schools in California
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Riverside
- Serving families in Riverside since at least 2011
St. Francis De Sales School is a Catholic diocesan school in Riverside, California, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 121 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in California. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of San Bernardino. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 121
- Teachers
- 12.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 78 girls, 43 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of San Bernardino
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in California (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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 K–8.
How many students attend St. Francis De Sales School?
About 121 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Francis De Sales School?
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