St. Francis of Assisi School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Yuma, AZ
700 W 18th St, Yuma, AZ 85364
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Yuma
- Serving families in Yuma since at least 2011
In Yuma, Arizona, St. Francis of Assisi School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 243 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 13% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Tucson. The school day runs about 8 hours, 180 days a year. Arizona has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 243
- Teachers
- 14.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 125 girls, 118 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Tucson
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 54% of Catholic elementary schools in Arizona.
- Compared with 41 Catholic elementary schools in Arizona.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Arizona
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.
- Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) · Education savings account
- School tuition organization (STO) tax credit · Tax-credit 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 243 students, with 17 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. Arizona has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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