Saint Francis de Sales Catholic School is a parish, faith-based, academic community where students, faculty, staff and parents are inspired to love and serve others.
We recognize and embrace the uniqueness of each individual. We encourage growth in spirituality, and excellence in academics as well as physical and cultural development.
Students at St. Francis de Sales Catholic School have the opportunity to participate in a number of activities outside the regular school day.
These activities include Student Government, National Junior Honor Society, Destination Imagination, Student Literary Club, Reading Rally, Diocese, Spelling Bee, Drama, Band - Beginning; Advanced, Band Front, Knitting Club, Scrabble Club.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
226 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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When is the application deadline for St. Francis De Sales Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Francis De Sales Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to St. Francis De Sales Catholic School is Salisbury Christian School (3.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Wicomico Day School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Asbury Child Development Center (1.4 miles away)
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