St. Francis Prep
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Fresh Meadows, NY
6100 Francis Lewis Blvd, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-College-going
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in New York
- 92% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Fresh Meadows since at least 2011
In Fresh Meadows, New York, St. Francis Prep is an independent Catholic school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 2,480 students attend, with roughly 21 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Brooklyn. The school reports that about 92% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 2,480
- Teachers
- 121 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 20.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 1,326 girls, 1,154 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Brooklyn
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 92% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 98% of Catholic high schools in New York.
- Compared with 64 Catholic high schools in New York.
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 Prep
What grades does St. Francis Prep serve?
St. Francis Prep serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend St. Francis Prep?
About 2,480 students, with 21 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Francis Prep?
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