St. Francis Xavier School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Fort Myers, FL
2055 Heitman St, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- One of 2 Catholic schools in Fort Myers
St. Francis Xavier School is a Catholic diocesan school in Fort Myers, Florida, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 548 students and around 15 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Venice. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 548
- Teachers
- 36 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 258 girls, 290 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Venice
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
- Compared with 140 Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
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 Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Francis Xavier School whether it takes part.
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) · Education savings account
- Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) · 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 School
What grades does St. Francis Xavier School serve?
St. Francis Xavier School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Francis Xavier School?
About 548 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Francis Xavier School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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