Very Good
#157 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 27% of private schools
St Francis De Sales School
Elementary School · Spooner, WI
A private elementary school in Spooner, WI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
300 OAK ST, Spooner, WI 54801
- Math 0% vs WI 31% (2025)
- Reading 0% vs WI 34% (2025)
- 8.8:1 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 WI.
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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 WI
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
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A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where St Francis De Sales School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,581/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,591
Median home value
$198,500
Median rent
$812/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54801; 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spooner ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 366 | 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.
St Francis De Sales School is listed in Spooner, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Francis De Sales School
St Francis De Sales School is a private elementary school in Spooner, WI, serving approximately 112 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #157 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 0% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 0% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Francis De Sales School
What grades does St Francis De Sales School serve?
St Francis De Sales School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Francis De Sales School?
St Francis De Sales School has an enrollment of approximately 112 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Francis De Sales School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Francis De Sales School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Francis De Sales School rank in WI?
St Francis De Sales School ranks #157 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is St Francis De Sales School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Francis De Sales School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at St Francis De Sales School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St Francis De Sales School has 0% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 0% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Is St Francis De Sales School a private school?
Yes, St Francis De Sales 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 St Francis De Sales School a religious school?
St Francis De Sales School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 112
- Gender Split
- 69% M / 31% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Washburn County
- Phone
- (715) 635-2774
- Area population (ZIP 54801)
- 6,122
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 54.6
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 54801; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 FORWARD; directory SY 2021–22
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