St Francis of Assisi School

A Catholic School in Baltimore, MD for children in Pre-K2 through 8th Grade.
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Not just a school, but a way of life.

Drawing on the ideals of our patron saint, rooted in the neighborhoods of Northeast Baltimore, branching out to the wider world, and envisioning a future even stronger than our past, St. Francis of Assisi School forms children for lives of scholarship, spirituality, and service.

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St. Francis of Assisi School By the Numbers

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Graduates to 1st Choice Schools

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Parents

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Students 

Living the Mission. Letting your Spirit SOAR! Safe, OwnershipActively Engaged, Rrespectful. Stay focused and connected with information regarding events, classes, schedules, homework, and projects.

Faculty & Staff

“Lord, make us instruments of Your Peace.” Motivated by the example of our patron saint, the faculty and staff at St. Francis of Assisi give of themselves each and every day with care, patience, energy, and skill.

Alumni

Since 1955, students have been walking up the sidewalk on Chesterfield Avenue to make lifelong friends and grow in wisdom, knowledge, kindness, and strength. We welcome the involvement of our graduates and their families.

School News

New Parent Orientation & Back to School Night

New Parent Orientation & Back to School Night

St. Francis of Assisi School Welcomes New Families! Early this week, we welcomed our new families joining the St. Francis of Assisi School Community! During new parent orientation, families learned about the ins and outs of daily life as part of...

SFA Welcomes Back Faculty & Staff

SFA Welcomes Back Faculty & Staff

St. Francis of Assisi School Welcome Back Faculty & Staff In preparation for the 2025-2026 school year, the faculty and staff for St. Francis of Assisi School came back early to kick things off with our In-service Week! This week is dedicated...

Ms. Hicks Wins Teacher of the Year

Ms. Hicks Wins Teacher of the Year

Ms. Hicks Named 2025 Archdiocese of Baltimore Teacher of the Year! St. Francis of Assisi School is excited to announce that our very own Ms. Lori Hocks has been named the 2025 Archdiocese of Baltimore Teacher of the Year! This award recognizes Ms....

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Maryland Excels

Early Childhood Excellence 

Learn more about our Maryland EXCELS Top-Rated Level 5 Pre-K Program

SFA Catholic School Open House

Admissions Process

Ready to explore our Catholic School in Baltimore, MD? Learn more about the Admissions Process at St. Francis of Assisi School from submitting your initial inquiry to final application.

IB Middle School Curriculum

IB Middle School

Did you know we are the only Catholic IB School in the state of Maryland? Explore the benefits of an IB Middle School Curriculum.

Ms. Lori Hicks Named 2025 Archdiocese of Baltimore Teacher of the Year!View Announcement