The Franciscan School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Raleigh, NC
10000 Saint Francis Dr, Raleigh, NC 27613
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Raleigh since at least 2011
In Raleigh, North Carolina, The Franciscan School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 668 students attend, with roughly 15 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Raleigh. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 668
- Teachers
- 44.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 345 girls, 323 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Raleigh
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 92% of Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 36 Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina.
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 North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Franciscan School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship · Voucher or 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 The Franciscan School
What grades does The Franciscan School serve?
The Franciscan School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend The Franciscan School?
About 668 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Franciscan School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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