Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked WI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,100
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Francis Xavier
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked WI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,100
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Francis Xavier ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Extra-curric.
School History
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
185 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 35%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Based on single, full time student. Families with multiple students receive deeply discounted rates for additional children.
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
Admissions Director
Stacey Eslinger
Endowment Size
$3 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Battle of the Bookschess club
Girls on the RunMath Team
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)Robotics Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubBand
Forensics TeamMusical Theater
School Notes
- St. Francis Xavier Catholic School has been serving students in 4K though eighth grade in the Cross Plains, Black Earth, Mazomanie, Middleton and Mount Horeb communities since 1857.
- We offer a faith-based curriculum that prepares students to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
- The faculty, staff, parents and students of St. Francis Xavier are committed to working together to create a positive learning environment that helps prepare students for life.
- St. Francis Xavier Catholic School has been serving students in kindergarten though eighth grade in the Cross Plains, Black Earth, Mazomanie, Middleton and Mount Horeb communities since 1857. We offer a faith-based curriculum that prepares students to meet the challenges of the 21st century. The faculty, staff, parents and students of St. Francis Xavier are committed to working together to create a positive learning environment that helps prepare students for life. Our St. Francis Xavier staff has a deep commitment to the welfare of our students. We strive to make our school a warm, safe Christian place for children to learn.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Francis Xavier cost?
St. Francis Xavier's tuition is approximately $5,100 for private students.
What sports does St. Francis Xavier offer?
St. Francis Xavier offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Football, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Francis Xavier's ranking?
St. Francis Xavier ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Francis Xavier?
The application deadline for St. Francis Xavier is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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