St. Francis of Assisi School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Burien, WA
15216 21st Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of 3 Catholic schools in Burien
St. Francis of Assisi School is a Catholic diocesan school in Burien, Washington, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 479 students and around 17 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Seattle. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 177 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 479
- Teachers
- 27.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 17.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 229 girls, 250 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Seattle
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 177 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 96% of Catholic elementary schools in Washington.
- Compared with 72 Catholic elementary schools in Washington.
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?
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Questions about St. Francis of Assisi School
What grades does St. Francis of Assisi School serve?
St. Francis of Assisi School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. Francis of Assisi School?
About 479 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Francis of Assisi School?
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