St. Francis Xavier School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Wilmette, IL
808 Linden Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 95% of Catholic schools in Illinois
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Wilmette
- Growing: enrollment up 68% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Wilmette since at least 2011
St. Francis Xavier School is a Catholic parish school in Wilmette, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 520 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 95% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. Enrollment has grown about 68% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 520
- Teachers
- 89.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 178 girls, 342 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Chicago
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 95% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 97% 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
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
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?
- 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 520 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Francis Xavier School?
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