Admissions
Preschool through eighth grade, families of every faith, and enrollment year-round whenever a grade has room. Here's everything you need to decide.
From first visit to first day
Most families start with a tour, then sort out cost, then apply. Whichever question is on your mind, it's answered on one of these pages.
Schedule a Tour
About 45 minutes on an ordinary school day with Mrs. Radel. Bring your child if you'd like. It doesn't commit you to anything.
Request a visit
How to Apply
Visit, apply through FACTS, and gather a few documents. The office walks every family through it.
See the steps
Tuition & Financial Aid
Every family receives parish support before applying for anything, and most find the number lower than they expected.
See the rates
Scholarships
Need-based assistance, three full-tuition scholarships, and endowed awards you never have to apply for.
Find what fits
Where Our Graduates Go
Most go on to Quincy Notre Dame already knowing the building, the teachers, and half their classmates.
See the path
Transferring to St. Francis
No deadline closes the door. More than thirty new students joined us this year, across nearly every grade.
How transfers workThe short answers
The questions families ask first, pulled from the pages above.
On a normal school day, with time for your questions. Most families bring their child.
2026–2027 K–8 tuition $4,022 for one childFor a family participating in a sponsoring parish, before any financial assistance.
Assistance and scholarships Apply by April 10Applications open February 6. New families can apply as long as funds remain.
Enrollment Year-roundWhenever a grade has room. One call to the office tells you where your child's grade stands.
A Catholic school, with room for yours
Families of every faith background are welcome here and always have been. You don't need to be a parishioner or a Catholic to enroll your child.
Students attend religion class and all-school Mass each week with their classmates, and every family receives parish support built into the tuition rate.
Mrs. Radel leads most tours herself and is glad to talk through any question, about space, cost, or fit, before you decide anything.
What our families say
Faith & Tradition
Our family's love for St. Francis Solanus School is deeply rooted in faith and tradition. With Joe's family having attended for generations, it is incredibly meaningful to now watch our children walk the same halls and grow in the same values-rich, faith-centered environment.
Joe & Alexis Darnell FamilyKnown at every stage
St. Francis Solanus meets the individual academic needs of all our children at every stage of development. Our older kids recognized the "St. Francis Solanus difference" during an initial school visit and were ready to start the next day! The parent-teacher partnership is collaborative and focused on helping students do their best, and the Catholic influence of the priests, deacons, DRE, and staff is focused on fostering a true and lasting relationship with Jesus Christ.
Aaron & Karen Weiman FamilyTo be Jesus to others
St. Francis provides a quality Catholic experience. They learn not only how to add and subtract but to know Jesus, love Jesus, and to be Jesus to others. We are proud of our choice to have provided a faith-based education for our children and that our children have continued to choose St. Francis for their children. It is important to celebrate the privilege of a Catholic education and we have been blessed to have been supportive of continuing this legacy.
Deacon Dennis and Pat HolbrookAccountability with grace
The culture is one of partnership. Students are truly known by their teachers and staff. There is accountability paired with grace. Leadership is present and engaged.
The Friye Mamdani FamilyEnthusiasm and dedication
The teachers of St. Francis are observing and always seeking ways to improve the abilities of our students. The enthusiasm and dedication from the teachers has helped our children gain confidence and excel in multiple areas.
Brad & Makenzie Holtmeyer FamilyLessons come to life
The teachers at St. Francis bring lessons to life, creating engaging classrooms where students feel excited about learning. What stands out most is their strong training in literacy instruction, ensuring that every student grows as a confident, capable reader and communicator.
John & Lindsey Kelly FamilyAcademic excellence
St. Francis School offers a welcoming and nurturing environment where academic excellence is paired with strong values rooted in the Catholic tradition.
Dr. Samuel & Danielle Healy FamilyInviting family-feel
The school is small which gives it a warm, inviting family-feel. Staff and students alike begin to know everyone within the building. This brings a sense of comfort knowing our children are being well taken care of while growing in academics and in faith.
James & Tera Terwelp FamilyLoved and cared for.
We find comfort in the fact that our girls are loved and cared for from the moment the door opens and they are welcomed into school each morning until the staff wave goodbye at the end of the day. Everyone they encounter throughout the day at St. Francis is Jesus to them - just what a true Catholic school should be!
Start with a visit.
Most families decide after walking through on an ordinary day. About 45 minutes, no obligation, and you're welcome to bring your child.