St. Francis Xavier
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Cross Plains, WI
2939 Thinnes St, Cross Plains, WI 53528
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- BYears serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 56% since 2019–20
In Cross Plains, Wisconsin, St. Francis Xavier is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 194 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 56% since 2019–20. The school is part of the Diocese of Madison. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 175 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
- 194
- Teachers
- 15.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 89 girls, 105 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Madison
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 78% 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 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- A state or regional independent school 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 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
What grades does St. Francis Xavier serve?
St. Francis Xavier serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Francis Xavier?
About 194 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Francis Xavier?
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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