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St. Francis Parish School

2516 Palm St Bakersfield, CA 93304

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Average class size: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Average class size: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Body
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1910
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
School Motto
We Believe We Achieve We Succeed! Excellence in Catholic education by creating critical-thinking disciplined, active Christian leaders.

Student Body

Total Students
341 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
24 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms required

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

Sports

School Notes

  • St. Francis Parish School provides excellence student- centerededucation through integration of faith, family and friends.
  • We promote the development of an educated, confident, self-disciplined and community- conscious Catholic Christian.
  • St Francis parish school will prepare students spiritually,academically, and socially.
  • St Francis Parish School exists to provide a quality education,to build the self-esteem of our students and to prepare them tobecome the future leaders of our parish our community, and ourworld.
  • The primary purpose of a Catholic Christian School education isto communicate Christ's message.
  • St. Francis Parish School provides excellence student- centerededucation through integration of faith, family and friends. Wepromote the development of an educated, confident, self-disciplined and community- conscious Catholic Christian. St Francisparish school will prepare students spiritually, academically, andsocially. St Francis Parish School exists to provide a qualityeducation, to build the self-esteem of our students and to preparethem to become the future leaders of our parish our community, andour world. The primary purpose of a Catholic Christian Schooleducation is to communicate Christ's message.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Francis Parish School offer?
St. Francis Parish School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Francis Parish School's ranking?
St. Francis Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Francis Parish School?
The application deadline for St. Francis Parish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Francis Parish School located?
St. Francis Parish School is located in the Oleander And Sunset neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Oleander And Sunset.

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