St. Francis of Assisi School

I've read many unfavorable reviews about this school in the past couple of years on this website. They are no longer posted. Why is that?

I am a parent of 4 children attending St. Francis Catholic School. I feel this was the best choice for my children academically. Children transitioning from St. Francis into high schools test higher on entry exams not only to Yuma Catholic but also to public high schools. That is proof to me that many GREAT things are happening at St. Francis. The curriculum which includes a strong Catholic doctrine, Saxon Math, andn Court Reading have worked well with my children. This school not only tops academically but also offer Club SFEP (an enviromental club), a poetry club, and does community outreach for the less fortunate. I LOVE THIS SCHOOL!
--Submitted by a parent

st. franis is overrated, money wanting, and their students are stucks which is being taught by the examples of the teachers. all they care about is popularity and $$$$$$$..i have family both here and immaculate concdeption and I.c. is a very good school they always include the children in every decision they make which is wonderful and the teachers set great examples for the children....i recommend you look and and have an orientation at immaculate conception before you send your children to st. francis

I had read a review on here about a student being bullied (the review is gone now, wonder why), and the school doing nothing. I ignored it, hoping for the best. After a year of the same thing happening to my child, despite repeatedly talking to the staff, we found out the bottom line at this school is $$$. The bully's family is paying a larger tuition, not being Catholic, and his family is a wealthy Yuma family. S.F. is not the school it once was. Some teachers are good, some are a joke. The nuns are no longer here. It's all about $$$, which is sad, sad, sad.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter attended St. Francis for kinder and 1st grade before we left the state. We felt she was challenged, but did not realize how much compared to the public schools. Currently, she is in 2nd grade in Texas, and she is leaps and bounds ahead of her peers academically, while being one the youngest in her grade. Her teachers gave her the foundation and skills necessary to succeed academically, and upheld strict behavior standards that were necessary for her to succeed socially and in the classroom. I am very happy that I chose St. Francis and only wish I could send the rest of my children there.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been part of St. Francis since 1995 when my daughter first attended. Now my son is a student there and I couldn't be happier. I chose St. Francis because of the safe atmosphere and the dedicated teachers. Being a teacher at a public school, I chose to send my children to catholic school and I am very comfortable with the choice I made. Thank you St. Francis teachers!!!!!
--Submitted by a parent

Our child attended this school for two years and it was the worst mistake we have made. It has taken extra effort on our part and teachers at our kid's new school to get her back on par with kids of the same grade. Save your money and do your research....please do your research!
--Submitted by a parent

St. Francis School is by far the best in Yuma. The teachers and parents work well together along with the principal and support staff. I have had great experinces with all four of my children who attended St. Francis . They were well prepared for high school and now college from the great foundation that they got at this catholic school. The Library is up to date and now I hear they have 10 new computers that are all Internet connected. The sports program is well organized and provides lots of excitement and school spirit for thoose who participate. The school also has an after school program for extra homework help and Title I students. The best part of all it that it is truly Catholic with Mass once week and Confessions monthly along with celebrations of all the special Feast of the Catholic Church.
--Submitted by a parent

I'm so pleased to have my child studying at SF school, the principal, teachers and administration members are very professional.
--Submitted by a parent

Having been a student at this school, I will tell you that when I went to public school, I had to take summer school to be at the same academic level as public school students when I was in Kindergarten going to 1st grade. This school in no way sets kids up for anything after their school. Reading, math, science, and other general studies are all lacking. And I can tell you that when I went to public school, I received a much better education than this overpriced sham offered my parents. Save your money and send them somewhere else. Also a lot of the books they use have the answers printed right in them. There is no learning required. All they care about is the weekly donation to the church, or any other money they might collect. Immaculate conception offers a much better school.
--Submitted by a student