St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Baton Rouge, LA
1150 S 12th St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Baton Rouge since at least 2011
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 80 students and around 13 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 178 days a year. Louisiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 80
- Teachers
- 6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 31 girls, 49 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Baton Rouge
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 95% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.
- Compared with 83 Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.
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 Louisiana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Francis Xavier Catholic School whether it takes part.
- LA GATOR Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
- Tuition Donation Credit Program · 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 Xavier Catholic School
What grades does St. Francis Xavier Catholic School serve?
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. Francis Xavier Catholic School?
About 80 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Louisiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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