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)
- 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)
Top Rankings
St. Francis De Sales Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
366 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Learn. Believe. Soar.
- 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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 higher than the national average of 84%.
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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