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St. Francis De Sales Parish School

4009 Manchester Rd Akron, OH 44319

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,500
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • St. Francis de Sales School opened its doors to the children of the Portage Lakes Area in September of 1950.
  • The school has grown from 4 classrooms with 174 students to its present 18 classrooms with 346 students.
  • St. Francis de Sales School serves the surrounding communities of Coventry, Green, and Manchester.
  • Our school Mission is to form within the school a truly Catholic community founded in prayer and an openness to the Spirit of Jesus.
  • It is the school's mission to enhance the Catholic faith life of each child in all phases of education and to develop gifts to serve others and glorify God.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,500
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
School Motto
Learn. Believe. Soar.

Student Body

Total Students
366 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 85%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Francis De Sales Parish School cost?
St. Francis De Sales Parish School's tuition is approximately $7,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Francis De Sales Parish School?
The acceptance rate of St. Francis De Sales Parish School is 85%, which is lower than the national average of 88%.
What is St. Francis De Sales Parish School's ranking?
St. Francis De Sales Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Francis De Sales Parish School?
The application deadline for St. Francis De Sales Parish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Akron, OH is $8,147 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Akron, OH is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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