Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Francis Xavier School
About the School
- St. Francis Xavier School is a parish supported Catholic school.
- The parents, staff and parish community are committed to providing students with a quality education focused on spiritual growth, academic excellence, and community service.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Francis Xavier School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
271 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 23%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Francis Xavier School's ranking?
St. Francis Xavier School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Francis Xavier School?
The application deadline for St. Francis Xavier School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school to St. Francis Xavier School is Granite City Baptist Academy (3.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Prince Of Peace Lutheran School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Whole Child Montessori School (1.4 miles away)
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Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Montessori School
1911 4th Ave N
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4719
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4770 County Road 120
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-1477
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6
Baptist
1425 County Road 134
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-2801
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 340 students
Catholic
1215 11 Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-5295
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: K-11 | 35 students
Catholic
313 28th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-4329
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6
Baptist
1425 County Road 134
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-2801
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: K-11 | 35 students
Catholic
313 28th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-4329
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 570 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
312 N 7th Ave
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 257-2113
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 96 students
Catholic
430 8th Ave S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 255-0255
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: K-12
Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
1200 Roosevelt Rd
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 281-4549
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4770 County Road 120
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-1477
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6
Baptist
1425 County Road 134
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-2801
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 340 students
Catholic
1215 11 Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-5295
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: K-11 | 35 students
Catholic
313 28th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-4329
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 570 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
312 N 7th Ave
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 257-2113
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Montessori School
1911 4th Ave N
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4719
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4770 County Road 120
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-1477
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6
Baptist
1425 County Road 134
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-2801
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 340 students
Catholic
1215 11 Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-5295
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
620 Sundial Drive
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 252-8182
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative School
212 3rd Ave N
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 656-0748
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 656-0748
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
627 Third Avenue North
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 253-2200
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 253-2200
0.7 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 914 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
748 7th Street North
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 656-3710
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 656-3710
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 983 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
324 3rd Avenue South
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 252-8427
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 252-8427
0.9 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 24 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Special Education School
517 2nd St. South
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 252-8427
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 252-8427
0.9 miles
Gr: PK | 99 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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