St Francis of Assisi Catholic School

Our son was having problems with his grades and his attitude in third grade; we decided to give St, Francis a try, and I can tell you we couldn’t be happier with the school. The teachers, the staff, the facilities and the extra curriculum activities are the best. My son is happy and responsible student now; he loves his school and his teachers.

So far it has been a great experience for our son. He went through a few grades and has been improving with his academics, social skills and FAITH. His teachers Mrs. Rea and Mrs. Carpio have provided him with strong fundamentals that boost his confidence. He can read, write and communicate in front of an audience. The administration, home room mothers, volunteers and parents are great as well. They provide a safe, secure, peaceful and inclusive environment that helps the kids develop. My son has never complained. There are many of social events and recognition awards to foster growth. It’s a very nice community!

Too many non Catholics and tuition increases EVERY year… but it beats putting my kids in public school

We transferred our son to St. Francis in 6^th grade from a Corona public school. We were looking for smaller class size, a safe social environment for his middle school years, and a Catholic faith-​based community. We found all of this and so much more. The staff and students were so warm and welcoming. A mentor family helped answer our initial questions and introduced us to families during the Welcome Night for parents. Our son was assigned a buddy, which was wonderful, but in addition all of the students in his class of 18 went out of their way to help him during the transition. If I could rate his teacher 10 stars I would! She is everything you could ask for in terms of patience, academic preparation, and open communication. We have been extremely impressed with the integration of technology (iPads, Mac computers, supplemental online programs including typing). For parents like us that enjoy being involved, there are numerous opportunities for every area of interest. Coming from a school that lacked communication, it was refreshing to experience daily/​weekly direct email and phone broadcast communication by the Principal. We wish we would have started our son at St. Francis much sooner, and highly recommend this school to families looking for a school that provides exceptional academics in a nurturing environment.

St. Francis is a wonderful school. We moved across the county mid year last year so we were looking for a new school for our 3^rd and 5^th graders. The staff, students and families were very welcoming! Our children had a buddy assigned to them the first day of school which put them at ease. As parents, we love having our children at a faith based school. The first time I attended a school mass my heart was filled with love. It’s great to see the kids taking part in the masses. We also love the class size. There are so many wonderful things about St. Francis there is just not enough space to write them all. If you are looking for a school in the area I would definitely recommend this school.

St. Francis of Assisi school in Yorba Linda is the tri-​parish school for San Antonio de Padua, St. Martin de Porres, and Santa Clara de Asis. I have 3 children who attend. The school provides a well rounded experience where I believe our children are being prepared not only for high school, but also as young adults. Presidents at Mater Dei, Servite, and Rosary are former St. Francis grads! The teachers and faculty provide an excellent educational and spiritual environment. The curriculum is faith based and rich in technology (ipads, smart boards, etc). And I love the attention our kids get because of the lower teacher to student ratio. Plus there’s a ton of extra curricular, such as sports, band, and community service. Join the St. Francis community. We did.

My children have attended St. Francis Catholic School in Yorba Linda for four years. We could not be more pleased with our experience. The teachers are excellent, and the administration is top notch. Our principal, Mr. Tom Waszak, was previously the principal and J. Serra Catholic High School and is an outstanding leader. One of great benefits at St. Francis is that there are two classrooms for every grade level. Unlike many other Catholic schools, the children are not with the exact same children each year, which makes it nice for the kids. We feel blessed to be a part of the St. Francis community, and we are continually impressed by the quality of the parents and children affiliated with the school. It is an amazing place!

My children both attended this school for 10 years from pre-​k to 8^th grade and are now excelling in high school but beyond the excellent academic preparation they received, I will be forever grateful for the spiritual enrichment we all received being a part of this outstanding community.

I have been a parent of a St. Francis of Assisi student for 2 years now and there are just not enough good things I can say about this school. The faculty and staff are fully invested in the growth and academic excellence of each student. They offer a very warm and friendly environment that nurtures our children as a whole. If you are looking for a very well-​rounded Catholic education, sense of community and a place where your child feels valued and accepted, then this is the place to be!