St. Francis Xavier School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Saint Joseph, MO
2614 Seneca St, Saint Joseph, MO 64507
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest Catholic school in Saint Joseph
- Serving families in Saint Joseph since at least 2011
In Saint Joseph, Missouri, St. Francis Xavier School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 199 students attend, with roughly 15 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 199
- Teachers
- 13.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 63 girls, 136 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
- Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Missouri
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.
- MOScholars · 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 199 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. Missouri has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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