St. Francis Xavier Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Buffalo, MN
219 19th St NW, Buffalo, MN 55313
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Buffalo since at least 2011
In Buffalo, Minnesota, St. Francis Xavier Elementary School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 247 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 14% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 174 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 247
- Teachers
- 17.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 125 girls, 122 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 174 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
- Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
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 Minnesota
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Francis Xavier Elementary School whether it takes part.
- K-12 Education Subtraction (private school tuition) · Tax credit or deduction
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 Elementary School
What grades does St. Francis Xavier Elementary School serve?
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Francis Xavier Elementary School?
About 247 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Francis Xavier Elementary School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Minnesota has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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