St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Vista, CA
525 W Vista Way, Vista, CA 92083
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Vista
- Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic schools in California
- Serving families in Vista since at least 2011
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Vista, California, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 199 students and around 15 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% 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 Diego. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 199
- Teachers
- 13.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 111 girls, 88 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of San Diego
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic elementary schools in California (15 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 56% 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 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?
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- 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 of Assisi Catholic School
What grades does St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School serve?
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School?
About 199 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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