St. Francis Xavier School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
La Grange, IL
145 N Waiola Ave, La Grange, IL 60525
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in La Grange since at least 2011
St. Francis Xavier School is a Catholic parish school in La Grange, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 397 students and around 13 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 397
- Teachers
- 31.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 189 girls, 208 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Chicago
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 89% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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?
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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 397 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Francis Xavier School?
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