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St. Francis De Sales School

Diocesan school · Grades K–8

Sherman Oaks, CA

13368 Valleyheart Dr, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Overall grade: B

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

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

What stands out

  • Serving families in Sherman Oaks since at least 2011

St. Francis De Sales School is a Catholic diocesan school in Sherman Oaks, California, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 301 students and around 23 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
301
Teachers
13.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
23
Boys and girls
Coed · 143 girls, 158 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 81% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    312’11–12310’13–14315’15–16312’17–18310’19–20320’21–22301’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K23
    133
    236
    333
    436
    537
    636
    732
    835

    Student body

    White66%
    Hispanic or Latino21%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4%
    Asian4%
    Two or more races3%
    Black2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    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 301 students, with 23 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Francis De Sales School?

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