St. Francis Xavier Catholic Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Washington, DC
2700 O St SE, Washington, DC 20020
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- One of 18 Catholic schools in Washington
In Washington, District of Columbia, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Academy is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 149 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Washington. The school day runs about 8 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 149
- Teachers
- 13.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 84 girls, 65 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Washington
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in District of Columbia.
- Compared with 13 Catholic elementary schools in District of Columbia.
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
- 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 Xavier Catholic Academy
What grades does St. Francis Xavier Catholic Academy serve?
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Francis Xavier Catholic Academy?
About 149 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Academy?
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