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St. Francis Xavier Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Kearns, UT

4501 W 5215 S, Kearns, UT 84118

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • A Catholic school in Kearns

In Kearns, Utah, St. Francis Xavier Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 192 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Salt Lake. The school day runs about 7 hours, 183 days a year. Utah has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
192
Teachers
11.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
16.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 115 girls, 77 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
183 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 50% of Catholic elementary schools in Utah.
    • Compared with 12 Catholic elementary schools in Utah.

    Students by survey year

    187’11–12194’13–14212’15–16182’21–22192’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K26
    K25
    124
    223
    318
    429
    516
    621
    718
    818

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino66%
    White16%
    Black10%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander5%
    Asian3%

    Help paying tuition in Utah

    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.

    More about Utah's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about St. Francis Xavier Catholic School

    What grades does St. Francis Xavier Catholic School serve?

    St. Francis Xavier Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Francis Xavier Catholic School?

    About 192 students, with 17 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. Utah has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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