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St. Francis Xavier Catholic School

1708 E 10th St
Merrill, WI 54452
St. Francis Xavier School is a fully accredited Catholic school started in October of 1898 by the Racine Dominican Sisters.
The mission of St. Francis Xavier Catholic School is to provide the best religious and academic education possible by promoting the spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, and social growth of our students and by building a strong, loving faith community.
We believe that St. Francis Xavier Catholic School assists the parent, who is the primary educator.
We believe that all children are unique and valuable because their life comes from God.
We believe that we need to help students learn the basic teachings and beliefs of the Catholic Church and the means to live by them.
We believe in challenging our students academically to do their very best.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 133 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

Student Body

Total Students
133 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Francis Xavier Catholic School often compared to?
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Trinity Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Francis Xavier Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Francis Xavier Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

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I love my school!!!!!!!!!!! It's so great and with such little classes you can get one on one time with teachers. Most people prefer a large school, but I like my little school. We only have six students in my class and only two girls, my best friend and me. We hang out all the time and have so much fun. It's so great to have a small school. We love you St. Francis!!!!!!!
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 133 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Wisconsin is $6,690 for elementary schools and $11,905 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Wisconsin is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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