St. Francis of Assisi School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Gates Mills, OH
6850 Mayfield Rd, Gates Mills, OH 44040
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- One of 2 Catholic schools in Gates Mills
St. Francis of Assisi School is a Catholic parish school in Gates Mills, Ohio, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 316 students and around 14 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Cleveland. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 167 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 316
- Teachers
- 22.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 157 girls, 159 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Cleveland
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 167 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 72% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
- Compared with 240 Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Ohio
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Francis of Assisi School whether it takes part.
- EdChoice Scholarship (traditional) · Voucher or scholarship
- EdChoice Expansion · Voucher or scholarship
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 School
What grades does St. Francis of Assisi School serve?
St. Francis of Assisi School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Francis of Assisi School?
About 316 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Francis of Assisi School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Ohio has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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