St. Francis Xavier School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Petoskey, MI
414 Michigan St, Petoskey, MI 49770
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic schools in Michigan
- Growing: enrollment up 15% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Petoskey since at least 2011
St. Francis Xavier School is a Catholic parish school in Petoskey, Michigan, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 226 students and around 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan. Enrollment has grown about 15% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Gaylord. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 226
- Teachers
- 21.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 109 girls, 117 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Gaylord
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan (11 students per teacher).
- Larger than 72% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan.
- Compared with 135 Catholic elementary schools in Michigan.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
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 226 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Francis Xavier School?
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