St. Francis Parish School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Bakersfield, CA
2516 Palm St, Bakersfield, CA 93304
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Bakersfield since at least 2011
In Bakersfield, California, St. Francis Parish School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 340 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Fresno. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 185 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 340
- Teachers
- 20 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 17
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 200 girls, 140 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Fresno
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 185 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 91% 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?
- 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 Parish School
What grades does St. Francis Parish School serve?
St. Francis Parish School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. Francis Parish School?
About 340 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Francis Parish School?
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