St. Francis Xavier School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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St. Francis Xavier School

612 E. Washington Street
Medina, OH 44256

Tel: (330) 725-3345

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At St Francis Xavier School, we educate for excellence and together we learn to become Disciples of Christ.

SFX helps you to grow spiritually, physically, intellectually, creatively, and emotionally.

In keeping with the directives of the Bishops of the United States, Saint Francis Xavier School, a living Faith Community, reaches out to the individual, extending the message of the Gospel.

The entire staff strives to integrate religious truths and values with academic knowledge and skills, in order to help each young person reach his/her fullest potential.

In this manner, we hope to assist him/her in developing spiritually, morally, emotionally, physically, intellectually and socially.

Realizing that parents are the first and primary teachers, Saint Francis Xavier School makes every effort to encourage creativity and to educate the "whole person” thereby developing basic lessons of obedience, respect for life, law and order, and consideration for one another, begun in the home.

The school offers unique educational advantages for proclaiming the message of the Gospel, for fostering the growth of Christian community and for involving students in service to others.

We are proud to have been named a 2011 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the United States Department of Education and 2015 Winner of the Innovations in Catholic Edcuation Award.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked OH School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 415 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,725
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Middle School Association

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1951

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2011

Student Body

Total Students

415 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 25%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

25 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,725

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Tuition Notes

Family Plan Non-Parishioner Rates

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryFootball

SoccerTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

14 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Bricks 4 KidzChess Club

Future Teachers of America (FTA)Girls on the Run

Math ClubNational Junior Honor Society

Power of the PenScience Olympiad-Elementary

Science Olympiad-Middle SchoolStudent Council

Arts and Music Programs:

BandChoir

PianoStrings

School Notes

School Motto: Home of the Navigators

At St Francis Xavier School, we educate for excellence and together we learn to become Disciples of Christ. SFX helps you to grow spiritually, physically, intellectually, creatively, and emotionally. In keeping with the directives of the Bishops of the United States, Saint Francis Xavier School, a living Faith Community, reaches out to the individual, extending the message of the Gospel. The entire staff strives to integrate religious truths and values with academic knowledge and skills, in order to help each young person reach his/her fullest potential. In this manner, we hope to assist him/her in developing spiritually, morally, emotionally, physically, intellectually and socially. Realizing that parents are the first and primary teachers, Saint Francis Xavier School makes every effort to encourage creativity and to educate the "whole person鈥� thereby developing basic lessons of obedience, respect for life, law and order, and consideration for one another, begun in the home. The school offers unique educational advantages for proclaiming the message of the Gospel, for fostering the growth of Christian community and for involving students in service to others. We are proud to have been named a 2011 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the United States Department of Education and the 2015 Winner of the Innovations in Catholic Education Award

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Francis Xavier School cost?

St. Francis Xavier School's tuition is approximately $3,725 for private students.

What schools are St. Francis Xavier School often compared to?

St. Francis Xavier School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Ambrose School by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. Francis Xavier School offer?

St. Francis Xavier School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Francis Xavier School's ranking?

St. Francis Xavier School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.

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).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked OH School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 415 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,725
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Medina County, OH is $5,418 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).