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St. Francis International School

1500 St. Camillus Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20903
Saint Francis International Schoolis a Franciscan family that nurtures children to become instruments of God's peace, scholars, and global citizens.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked MD School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,875
  • Acceptance rate: 99%
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 17 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
ELL / ESL & Resource Support
Year Founded
2010
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
336 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 37%
Students by Grade
St. Francis International School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
42%
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
school uniform

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Feb. 17 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Grants are available for parishioners of Catholic church in the Archdiocese of Washington and families with multiple children enrolled.Parish, archdiocesan, and private financial aid is available based upon demonstrated through the TADS Financial Aid
% on Financial Aid
75%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,200
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Principal
Admissions Associate
Teresa Perez
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
DramaNewspaper
Science ClubStudent Council
Youth Group


Arts and Music Programs:
Conversational FrenchDance

School Notes

  • School Motto: Instruments of God's peace, scholars, and global citizens.
  • Saint Francis International School (SFIS) was formed in 2010 tocarry on the legacies of St. Camillus, St. Mark, and St. CatherineLaboure Schools.
  • Today, SFIS provides a high quality Catholic education tochildren age three through the 8th grade. The community ofSaint Francis International School is very diverse and pridesitself on creating a learning environment that is built oncommunity and caring. Each child at SFIS is nurtured to growas a whole person and the school's programs attend to students'minds, bodies, and spirits.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Francis International School cost?
St. Francis International School's tuition is approximately $7,875 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Francis International School?
The acceptance rate of St. Francis International School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 78%.
What sports does St. Francis International School offer?
St. Francis International School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Dance, Soccer and Track and Field.
What is St. Francis International School's ranking?
St. Francis International School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Francis International School?
The application deadline for St. Francis International School is Feb. 17 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 17 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked MD School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,875
  • Acceptance rate: 99%
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 17 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Silver Spring, MD is $20,783 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Silver Spring, MD is 69% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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