St. Francis School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Clearfield, PA
230 S 2nd St, Clearfield, PA 16830
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Clearfield
- Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
- Serving families in Clearfield since at least 2011
In Clearfield, Pennsylvania, St. Francis School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 119 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Erie. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 119
- Teachers
- 12.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 57 girls, 62 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Erie
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
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 Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Francis School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · 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 School
What grades does St. Francis School serve?
St. Francis School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Francis School?
About 119 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Francis School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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