St. Francis of Assisi
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–5
Saint Albans, WV
525 Holley St, Saint Albans, WV 25177
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic schools in West Virginia
- Growing: enrollment up 18% since 2015–16
St. Francis of Assisi is a Catholic parish school in Saint Albans, West Virginia, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 111 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in West Virginia. Enrollment has grown about 18% since 2015–16. The school is part of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 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–5
- Students
- 111
- Teachers
- 26.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 59 girls, 52 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in West Virginia (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 56% 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 2015–16.
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 of Assisi 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 of Assisi
What grades does St. Francis of Assisi serve?
St. Francis of Assisi serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend St. Francis of Assisi?
About 111 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Francis of Assisi?
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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