St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Merrill, WI
1708 E 10th St, Merrill, WI 54452
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Merrill
- Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic schools in Wisconsin
- Serving families in Merrill since at least 2011
In Merrill, Wisconsin, St. Francis Xavier Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 81 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin. The school is part of the Diocese of Superior. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 167 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 81
- Teachers
- 9.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 43 girls, 38 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Superior
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 167 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.
- Compared with 201 Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.
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 Wisconsin
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.
- Parental Choice Program · Voucher or 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 Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Francis Xavier Catholic School?
About 81 students, with 8 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. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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