About St. Francis Xavier School
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Parish was established in 1890. The need for a Catholic school grew quickly, and within ten years, the Sisters of St. Joseph arrived in LaGrange to initiate a legacy of strong Catholic-faith based education. A building at the corner of Ogden and Brainard served as both a convent and the first St. Francis Xavier Parish School. A dedicated school building was built in 1903 with four classrooms, and 140 students enrolled by 1917. In 1949, the current school building opened to over 400 students and has remained a vital presence within the community. We remain true to our heritage and committed to our future. SFX has continued to improve the physical facilities to ensure a positive learning environment with ongoing updates of integrated technology and curriculum. In 2017 the parish dedicated Unity Hall, providing a creative new space that links the church and the education building. This space was dedicated to Congregation of St. Joseph, honoring their vital contributions to both our school and our parish.
St. Francis Xavier is a Catholic grade school located in La Grange, approximately 15 miles west of Chicago, Illinois. We serve families from over 23 surrounding communities and continue to welcome students who might otherwise attend our well-regarded public schools. Our local community places a high value on academic achievement, which is reflected in the annual reports for surrounding public and Catholic schools. Families continue, however, to make the choice to send their children to Saint Francis Xavier School. The class of 2023 will be our 105th graduating class.
We would be very happy to provide you with more information! Please complete the form below. Our Director of Marketing and Enrollment , Erin Smith, will reply with information on our Blue Ribbon school! enrollment@sfxlg.org (708) 352-2175. We can’t wait to meet you!
From Preschool 3 through 8th Grade, St. Francis Xavier School provides students with academic excellence centered in the Catholic values of prayer, learning and service. All grades offer academic excellence firmly rooted in our Catholic faith.
Beginning with our youngest students, the St. Francis Xavier Early Childhood Program welcomes children into a safe, consistent, nurturing environment that encourages the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of children at their own rate. The unique personality, needs, abilities and learning style of each child are accepted and appreciated. The teachers work with the parents to make this experience the best for each child.
PRE-SCHOOL 3 OPTIONS
- 3 "HALF days" per week: (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
- 5 "HALF days" per week
PRE-K 4 OPTIONS
- 5 "HALF days" per week
- 5 "FULL days" per week
KINDERGARTEN OPTIONS
- 5 "HALF days" per week
- 5 "FULL days" per week
B.A.S.E., our Before and After School Care program is on-site, and run by the Park District of LaGrange. CLICK HERE for more information on B.A.S.E!
WE PRAY
- Students attend mass on a regular basis.
- ​Students plan and prepare grade level prayer services​
- Religion is taught on a daily basis.
WE LEARN
- St. Francis Xavier’s curriculum meets the requirements of the State of Illinois and the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office of Catholic schools. While our Catholic identity is a presence throughout our courses, our curriculum is comprehensive.
- St. Francis Xavier School offers an integrated arts program which includes music, art, physical education, library, and Spanish programs.
- Our technology specialists works with individual and grade level teachers to ensure that technology is interwoven into our curriculum.
WE SERVE
- Our award-winning Service Program is unique to St. Francis Xavier School. Each grade level has a specific, dedicated theme which involves three components: education; reflection; and action.
- St. Francis Xavier Parish runs an in-house Food Pantry and BEDS program at which our students frequently volunteer.
- Our 8th graders spend their academic year in Religion focusing upon a Service theme of their choice developing, writing, and presenting the impact this theme has had on them.
SFX offers a full Integrated Arts Program consisting of: Spanish, Music, Physical Education, Learning Resource and Art.
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- Cross country
- Track and field
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Football
- Non-competitive Cheerleading
- School Chapel
- Dedicated Resource Rooms
- Science Lab
- Art & Music Rooms
- Updated Gymnasium with Dedicated Spectator Area & Performance Stage
- State of the Art Technology Presentation Hall
- Library
- Current Technology available to all students in all grades PS3 through Grade 8.