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Our family fun event is back! BBQ, dancing, raffle and community. From 5:30pm until the cows go home. September 26, 2025 - 5:30pm-9:00pm School Courtyard Please note - Food will be served 6:00pm-7:30p m Tickets Volunteers & Donations

Find out everything regarding the admissions process at St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School. Classes are currently full for the 2025-2026 school year. Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are NOW BEING ACCEPTED. To complete an application, please click on the Application link listed in the information below. Welcome to St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School. St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School is an Authorized World International Baccalaureate (IB) School for the Primary Years Programme and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). Please email Main Office mainoffice@stfranciselem.org or admissions@stfranciselem.org or leave a message at 916-442-5494 Registration Info St. Francis has been amazing for our family! Our son who is now in 3rd grade matriculated at kindergarten. It was an easy transition and has loved the school ever since. The teachers and administrators are amazing! The kids are very close and supportive of each other from TK to 8th grade. It is a very positive environment. Even though most commute to the school from different areas we still feel very connected. It is a community of learning, care, service and support. We started our daughter in TK this year. I was nervous with her being only 4 years old. She adjusted after just one day and loves her classmates. The school is academically challenging but does not overload the kids with unnecessary work. The many events and activities provide great socializing opportunities with other families. The afterschool care is essential for us. The kids have so much fun. Neither one of my children ever wants to leave early!, Alisha and Tom - April 2023. (Parents of a 3rd grader and TK student) Please contact Admissions@stfranciselem.org for questions or to schedule a Shadow Day. (Shadow Days, scheduled upon request, allow a prospective student to spend time with the class they may be entering. An application must be on file prior to a request for a Shadow Day). Application Fee & Documentation Required: In order for your application to be considered complete, payment and the following documentation is required and can be uploaded when completing the online application. Applications must be complete in order to move through the application process . If you experience difficulty in completing the upload, please email Admissions@stfranciselem.org. Application (Please complete in English) Teacher Recommendation (please provide email address of applicant's current teacher) Copy of recent report card for students entering grades 1 - 8 Copy of Birth Certificate Copy of Immunization Record Copy of Baptismal Certificate (please include additional Sacrament certificates, if applicable) $60.00 Application Fee (Non-refundable. Paid at conclusion of completing the online application) TK & K Teacher Recommendation - applicants who attend preschool are asked to provide an email address for their child's preschool teacher. Please see the TK and Kindergarten Readiness page for further information. Important Dates for 2026-2027 Applicants Below are important dates in the admissions process: Open House : Sunday, January 25, 2026, 11:00am - 12:30pm . Pancake Breakfast Invitation 8am - 11:30am In-Session Tours : Please see the TOUR page to inquire about a tour. Application Deadline : Friday, February 13, 2026. Applications must be submitted online through the FACTS system. Grades 1-8 Screening : Feb. 19, 2026 @ 3:30pm TK Screening : Feb. 19, 2026 Kindergarten Screening : Feb. 20, 2026 Principal Meet & Greet : February & March for New Prospective Families (Times & Dates to be individually determined) Current Family Re-Registration : March 2026 Admissions Decisions : Mid April My son is in his fifth year at St. Francis Elementary. He loves going to school, he has loved each teacher, teacher’s aide, and all of the extension staff members. When we drop him off each morning, the Principal, Vice-Principal and other teachers and staff are at the entrances to the school, greeting the families and the kids - by name - each day. As the school navigates the pandemic, communication has been excellent, and the teachers have been so patient with families just trying to keep it all together. The school quickly and carefully pivoted when it was possible to be reopen, and developed and executed an excellent plan to safely bring kids back on campus if the family made that choice. I can’t say enough how fortunate we are to have my son at a school run by an Administration that cares deeply about my son’s academic, social and emotional growth. Our family chose to send him back on campus this fall when we could do so, and we feel confident in his safety because the team at the school has remained consistent and thorough in implementing their COVID plan. The academics are superb – there are teachers at that school that are at the top of their field, constantly seeking out the best tools and resources to help the students achieve far beyond what a parent might expect their child to be doing at school. There are definitely many in the Sacramento area. We did check into several schools, and when it came down to what felt right for us, it was St. Francis. It’s a well-run organization staffed by wonderful, professional people that have chosen to share their talents with St. Francis students. The spectacular academics, extra-curricular activities, sports and resources were only a part of our decision in selecting St. Francis. In comparing schools we toured during our research, we also felt that St. Francis had clearly hired the warmest and most caring professionals and provided the most nurturing environment for our son. We have never looked back, Karen - December 2020 (Parent of a 3rd Grader) Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten If your child is applying for Kindergarten, they must be 5 years old by September 1st and have a pre-school teacher recommendation, if attending preschool. Students who wish to apply to our Transitional Kindergarten Program, must be 4 years old by September 1st. A preschool teacher recommendation is required if they have attended. All potential kindergarteners and transitional kindergarteners will be screened for readiness . Applications must be on file prior to the screening. Applicants will be notified by email of a screening time and a date for a "Meet & Greet" with the principal. For planning purposes, please allow 1 hour for screening. TK students attend from 8:00am-1:30pm. Kindergarten students attend 8:00am-2:30pm. 1st - 8th Grades Students applying for 1st – 8th grades will be given a pre-admission assessment. An application must be on file prior to the assessment. For planning purposes, please allow approximately 1 hour for the assessment. "Meet & Greet" for all Student Applicants This component of the application process is a chance for parents and their child to spend time with the principal and have a conversation. Student applicants are encouraged to attend with their parents. Parents will be notified by email of a February or March date and time in which they have been scheduled for a meeting. For planning purposes, please allow 30 minutes for your meeting. "Meet & Greet" for Student Applicants in Grades 6th, 7th or 8th Student applicants entering grades 6th, 7th or 8th are asked to attend the "Meet & Greet" with their parents. In addition to chatting with the principal, the student's prospective teacher will be present. A scheduled date and time for a "Meet & Greet" will be emailed. For planning purposes, please allow 30 minutes for your meeting. Enrollment Priority St. Francis Elementary School welcomes students of all faiths. Enrollment priority is given to siblings of current students and registered parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Thank you, again, for your interest in our school community. We look forward to meeting you and your family!

Stock up on your holiday candy, and raise funds for St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School. St. Francis of Assisi Elementary See's Candies Sales Our See's Candies are on sale! Stock up on your Holiday Candy, start your Christmas shopping early or just stock up to satisfy your own sweet tooth! Share the link with Family, Friends or even work colleagues! See's Candies Sales See's Volunteers

Join us for our annual Auction & Gala, Evergreen Elegance Auction & Gala 2025 at The Center at 2300. Thank you for making the auction an incredible success! Thank You to Our Sponsors! Click on each logo to go to the company website

Celebrating a safe Halloween with our SFE family. Trunk or Treat at the school. SFE Trunk or Treat Volunteer link - Coming Soon!

Interested in St. Francis Elementary as a potential school for your child? Check out our admissions process or book a tour. Inspiring. Loving. Thriving. Together Sr. Claire Graham, an alumna of St. Francis, had a single saying that sums up everything that St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School embodies… “No matter the question, the answer is always Love!” This simple statement, an extension of our patron St. Francis, is the essence of our school. One of trust. One of faith. One of compassion. One of belonging. One of love. We try, to the best of our ability, to live this way of life with our students, parents, families, and community in all we do. Belonging is what makes everything we do work. When students feel they belong, they are engaged, they learn, they take care of each other, and they thrive. When families feel they belong, they trust in what happens at school, they feel their children are safe, and they are part of a community that watches out for one another. St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School is a community, first and foremost. A community in which everyone belongs regardless of background. Our goal is to set young people into the world who take care of others first, have deepened their own faith journey, work as hard as possible at all times, tackle challenges, contribute to the world around them, and most importantly, LOVE! Welcome to St. Francis! INQUIRIES We are parents of a 1st grader and started at St. Francis when she was in kindergarten. Coming from a different preschool, joining a class that had already been together for a year, and starting in the middle of the pandemic, we were a bit apprehensive about our daughter meeting people and feeling welcomed by a new school community. But the St. Francis community was amazing. From the first day, she was greeted by name at drop off by the principal, teachers, and staff. She was included in activities, staff helped her meet people and make friends, and she was accepted as part of the group by her class. The apprehension about starting at a new school turned into excitement about going to school each day, and our family could not be happier with our experience at St. Francis. We really appreciate the emphasis on the Schoolwide Learning Expectations and the focus on educating the whole person. The academics have been outstanding, and our daughter has been challenged to do her best academically each day. But in addition to strong academics, we appreciate how St. Francis has built a community that allows students to be unique, ask questions, and acknowledge the diversity of the world around them. Students are taught to think for themselves; not that there is one correct way to think. Difficult conversations are had directly with students, not avoided. St. Francis emphasizes a curriculum of kindness, understanding, open-mindedness, and acceptance of all people, and there is a focus on how our differences make our community better and more interesting. These are not empty words on the school’s website or mission statement; there is a top-down commitment, starting with the principal and staff, and reinforced with the students, to recognize and discuss the diversity and uniqueness of each person’s experience, background, and ideas. We could not be happier at St. Francis, and are looking forward to many years ahead at the school, Mike & Flo - March 2022 (1st Grade Parents) Apply to SFE & Timeline Apply to SFE & Timeline Finances Finances Tours Tours TK & Kindergarten Readiness

Find out everything about the St. Francis Community. Community St. Francis has been a warm, welcoming community for our family. The faculty and staff go above and beyond to make children feel valued, to establish an enriching and nurturing environment, and to meet the individual needs of each child. We appreciate the strong academics offered in a diverse, supportive, and spiritual environment. Our children have very different personalities and needs, and St. Francis has encouraged them to thrive in their own unique ways, Liz & Patrick, 2020 (Parents of a 7th Grader and an 2nd Grader). Click on the pictures to view St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School gallery " Our greatest impact is when we bring all our wisdom, skills and gifts together" OFM

Giving Levels $10,000 – Guardian “Those who are trustworthy in very small matters are also trustworthy in great ones.” — Luke 16:10 In the Franciscan tradition, the Guardian is entrusted with the care of the Friary and the well-being of all who lived within it. As a Guardian the gifts at this level safeguard our historic school, protect the health of our students and staff, and ensure our mission continues to flourish for generations to come. At the Guardian level, you will secure a large, customized engraved gold leaf displayed on the giving tree, four (4) tickets to the Annual auction and Gala in Fall 2026, two (2) tickets to the Principal’s Dinner in Spring of 2027, and custom campaign item. $5,000 – Champion “Let us not grow tired of doing good.” — Galatians 6:9 Champions led with generosity and faith, supporting the renewal of our century-old school and helping create a safe, welcoming environment rooted in Franciscan values and responsible stewardship. At the Champion level, you will secure a large, custom engraved, silver leaf displayed on the giving tree, two (2) tickets to the Annual Auction and Gala in Fall 2026, and custom campaign item. $2,500 – Protector “The Lord watches over all who love him.” — Psalm 145:20 Protectors stand alongside our students and staff by investing in the long-term well-being of our school, honoring God’s creation through thoughtful care and faithful stewardship. At the Protector level you will secure a large, custom engraved, bronze leaf displayed on the giving tree, ), two (2) ticket to the A Climate for Learning Celebration event, one (1) ticket to the Annual Auction and Gala in Fall 2026, and custom campaign item. $1,000 – Friends of Francis “Bear one another’s burdens.” — Galatians 6:2 Supporting the spaces where faith is formed and community thrives. For your generosity, you will receive a GOLD leaf engraved with your family name placed on the Foundation Tree, two (2) tickets to either the Back to School BBQ or the Pancake Breakfast, and one (1) special commemorative campaign item. $500 – Gubbio Supporter “Blessed are the peacemakers.” — Matthew 5:9 Inspired by Francis’s spirit of peace, helping create a welcoming and healthy school environment. For your generosity, you will receive a SILVER leaf engraved with your family name placed on the Foundation Tree and two (2) tickets to either the Back to School BBQ or the Pancake Breakfast. $250 – Caring for Creation “The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it.” — Psalm 24:1 A shared commitment to steward our school with love and responsibility. For your generosity, you will receive a BRONZE leaf engraved with your family name placed on the Foundation Tree. A Prayer of Gratitude and Stewardship Loving God, We thank You for the gift of St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School — for 130 years of faith, learning, and community on this sacred ground. As we approach the Jubilee Year of St. Francis, grant us grateful hearts and generous spirits. Help us to care for the children entrusted to us, to steward wisely the space we share, and to honor Your creation with responsibility and love. May this work strengthen our community, protect the well-being of our students and staff, and prepare our school to serve future generations. Through the intercession of St. Francis, may we walk forward in peace, humility, and hope. Amen.

St. Francis of Assisi Elementary is a Catholic, private, 128 year old school in midtown Sacramento, educating students from TK through to 8th Grade. About Us School Life Admissions New Uniform Vendor with Lands' End INSPIRING LOVING THRIVING Together St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School, Sacramento Calendar Community Giving Alumni

Check out everything about school life at St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School. School Life Accreditation In 2022, St. Francis Elementary School received six full years of dual accreditation from WASC (Western Association of Schools & Colleges) and WCEA (Western Catholic Educational Association). A team of objective, experienced educators thoroughly evaluated our school and recommended the highest term of accreditation. To read the entire report from the visiting accreditation team, please click the certificate to the left and you will see for yourself why we are extremely proud of our school! We joined the St Francis of Assisi school community when our son was in middle school and have had a wonderful experience! The teachers as well as the school leadership are truly outstanding, and their dedication as well as commitment to each child and family is obvious. Mr. Piscopo Williams (seventh grade) and Mr. Reynoso (eighth grade) provide a challenging academic experience, nurture the well-being of each student, provide outstanding parent communication, and consistently go above and beyond what is expected. We were warmly welcomed, and our son has made friendships that will last well beyond his time at the school. Our son was encouraged and excited to try new sports and activities during his middle school years and this also enhanced his school experience." - Parent Testimonial "Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible" St. Francis of Assisi CURRICULUM CURRICULUM Read More > TEST SCORES TEST SCORES Read More > INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) Read More > HOT LUNCH HOT LUNCH Read More > EXTENSION EXTENSION Read More > CHOIR CHOIR Read More > EXTRA-CURRICULAR EXTRA-CURRICULAR Read More > SPORTS SPORTS Read More > DRAMA CLUB DRAMA CLUB Read More > I have three children (ages 8, 8 and 11) who are enrolled and attending Saint Francis Elementary school. They have been there since TK and our whole family loves it. We looked extensively before settling on a school and Saint Francis was the total package. The academics are rigorous but done in a very nurturing way, so the students meet full potential. The atmosphere of inclusion is clear and palatable. After our first tour my husband and I remarked on how happy and welcoming everyone was and how it felt like you always belonged. The leadership and community are in close alignment with each other and it is one based upon caring and being engaged in the well-being of the students as a whole." - Parent Testimonial

Ways to Give 1 Donations Giving a gift to one of the St. Francis Elementary School funds is much more than a donation — you become an active part of our SFE family and contribute to our community and culture of Philanthropy. Click below to donate to the Annual Fund or other Philanthropic Interests. Annual Fund General Donations 2 Climate for Learning For more than a century, St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School has opened its doors to generations of children—teaching them not only academics, but compassion, curiosity, and a deep sense of belonging. Our campus buildings, full of character and history but now, they need an upgrade Donate Today 3 Volunteering Volunteering at St. Francis Elementary strengthens our school community by showing students that service and involvement matter. Your time and talent make a meaningful impact—helping our children thrive and keeping our school vibrant and connected. More Info

Visit the St. Francis of Assisi Elementary open house and find out everything that the school has to offer. Open House & Pancake Breakfast 8am - 11:30pm - Pancake Breakfast Reservations Volunteer & Donate 9:30am - Mass Mass at St. Francis Parish 11am - 12:30pm - Open House Check out all of the classrooms, talk to staff, see examples of schoolwork, sports, clubs and take a tour during our Open House.