Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Francis De Sales School
About the School
- St. Francis De Sales School in Maniique, MI, serves 146 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through eighth grade in a town community setting.
- Founded in 1901, this Catholic elementary and middle school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
- The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 13:1 with 11 teachers supporting academic programs.
- Approximately 14% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
- Francis De Sales ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for school hiory based on its founding date.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Francis De Sales School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
146 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Francis De Sales School's ranking?
St. Francis De Sales School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Francis De Sales School?
The application deadline for St. Francis De Sales School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Francis De Sales School is Bethel Baptist Christian School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Holy Name Catholic School (42.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-11 | 8 students
Baptist
118 E Elk St
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 341-5561
Distance: 30.6 mi
Gr: 7 | 4 students
Seventh Day Adventist
E8799 M-28
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2942
Distance: 34.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
N6285 Connors Rd
Wetmore, MI 49895
(906) 387-3041
Distance: 42.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 9 students
Seventh Day Adventist
210 S Lincoln Road
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-3039
Distance: 42.8 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 294 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
409 S 22nd St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-7550
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-11 | 8 students
Baptist
118 E Elk St
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 341-5561
Distance: 34.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
N6285 Connors Rd
Wetmore, MI 49895
(906) 387-3041
Distance: 42.8 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 294 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
409 S 22nd St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-7550
Distance: 58.0 mi
Gr: K-10 | 25 students
Seventh Day Adventist
N13925 County Road 551
Wilson, MI 49896
(906) 639-2566
Distance: 72.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11
Catholic
303 St Mary's St
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
(231) 256-9636
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-11 | 8 students
Baptist
118 E Elk St
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 341-5561
Distance: 30.6 mi
Gr: 7 | 4 students
Seventh Day Adventist
E8799 M-28
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2942
Distance: 34.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
N6285 Connors Rd
Wetmore, MI 49895
(906) 387-3041
Distance: 42.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 9 students
Seventh Day Adventist
210 S Lincoln Road
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-3039
Distance: 42.8 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 294 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
409 S 22nd St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-7550
Distance: 42.8 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 294 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
409 S 22nd St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-7550
Distance: 64.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Montessori School
8700 Mercer Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-5599
Distance: 65.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
1005 Bridge St
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9441
Distance: 68.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
131 W Washington St Ste A
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-4060
Distance: 68.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
500 S. 4th St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-1129
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5055 Saint Nicholas 31st Rd
Rock, MI 49880
(906) 359-4390
Rock, MI 49880
(906) 359-4390
9524.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 220 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2425 N 30th St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(517) 335-3541
Escanaba, MI 49829
(517) 335-3541
9525.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Vocational School
2525 3rd Ave S
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
9525.4 miles
Gr: 10-12
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Lincoln Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-6521
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-6521
9525.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,089 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5219 18th Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-9476
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-9476
9525.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 74 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
School Reviews
5 1/31/2013
As a teacher, I recognize the quality education that the students receive at St. Francis. The teachers and staff care about the whole student, leading to an education that is well rounded. I would not send my own children anywhere other that SFDS!
5 3/16/2012
This is an amazing school!
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