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#317 of 404 private schools in NC
The Franciscan School
Elementary School · Raleigh, NC
A private elementary school in Raleigh, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
10000 SAINT FRANCIS DR, Raleigh, NC 27613
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NC
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Franciscan School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,315/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Raleigh), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,362
Median home value
$478,600
Median rent
$1,478/mo
College educated
67.7%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27613; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 774 | Compare → |
| Maracas MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.2 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Leesville Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| Barton Pond ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 504 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
The Franciscan School is listed in Raleigh, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Franciscan School
The Franciscan School is a private elementary school in Raleigh, NC, serving approximately 658 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #317 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Franciscan School
What grades does The Franciscan School serve?
The Franciscan School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Franciscan School?
The Franciscan School has an enrollment of approximately 658 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Franciscan School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Franciscan School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Franciscan School rank in NC?
The Franciscan School ranks #317 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is The Franciscan School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Franciscan School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Franciscan School a private school?
Yes, The Franciscan School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Franciscan School a religious school?
The Franciscan School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 658
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wake County
- Phone
- (919) 534-4840
- Area population (ZIP 27613)
- 44,357
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27613; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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