St. Francis Xavier School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Sikeston, MO
106 N Stoddard St, Sikeston, MO 63801
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Sikeston
- Smaller classes than 89% of Catholic schools in Missouri
- Serving families in Sikeston since at least 2011
St. Francis Xavier School is a Catholic parish school in Sikeston, Missouri, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 63 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 89% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri. The school is part of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 174 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
- 63
- Teachers
- 9.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 29 girls, 34 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 174 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 89% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 84% 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
Member of
- A state or regional independent school association
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 63 students, with 7 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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