St. Francis Xavier School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Philadelphia, PA
641 N 24th St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 87% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
- Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, St. Francis Xavier School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 133 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 87% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 133
- Teachers
- 15.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 73 girls, 60 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Philadelphia
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 87% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
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 Pennsylvania
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.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · 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 133 students, with 9 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. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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