St. Francis De Sales School

St. Francis De Sales School serves 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the Other school association(s).
The student:teacher of St. Francis De Sales School is 21:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Francis De Sales School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
473 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
St. Francis De Sales School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Francis De Sales School's ranking?
St. Francis De Sales School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Francis De Sales School?
The application deadline for St. Francis De Sales School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Francis De Sales School located?
St. Francis De Sales School is located in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 10 other private schools located in University City.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Philadelphia, PA is $8,702 for elementary schools and $15,444 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Philadelphia, PA is 71% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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