• Founded in 1928 with over 3,500 graduates

• Current enrollment 450 students in pre-K to 8th grade

• Middle School for 6th to 8th grades

• Average class size 22

• 27 Faculty and 12 Professional Staff

• Ratio of computers to students 1:2; Middle School 1:1

• Before and After-care from 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Summer camp, staffed by SFCS teachers

• Extra-curricular Activities:  Spring track, CYO Basketball Program for grades 4-8, Middle School Baseball Program,  Spring Program for Pre K, Thanksgiving Program for Kindergarten, Christmas Pageant for grades 1-2, Patriotic Play for grades 3-4, Spring Musical Production for grades 5-8, Annual STREAM Fair, School Chorus for grades 4-8

• St. Francis Cathedral Parish

“All states have experienced an increase in private school enrollment in recent years.  Private schools strive to form partnerships with parents of their students so that they are unified in their goals and values.  This teamwork approach transmits a solid, consistent message to students from adults in their home and academic environment, resulting in grounded students with an aptitude for achievement.”    

--from “Private Schools, the Hottest Thing Since Sliced Bread”

• Academic excellence, high expectations, rigorous curriculum.  Students are well prepared for high school and gain leadership skills for life.

• Emphasis on Catholic values, self-discipline.  Students are expected to accept responsibility for their actions, to respect others, and to make good decisions in the context of their faith experience.

• Healthy social relationships.  Students are encouraged to recognize the presence  of Christ in themselves and others, while gaining a strong foundation in faith.

• A supportive, safe environment, a caring community.  Children are mentored and nurtured by talented faculty.

• Committed parents take an active role in their children’s education, working with teachers to engage their children.

St. Francis Cathedral School opened in 1928 and was staffed by the Sisters of Mercy. At that time, Metuchen was part of the Trenton Diocese. In 1981 the Trenton Diocese was divided in half and thus the Metuchen Diocese was formed making the Borough of Metuchen the See of the new Diocese.

The Church of St. Francis of Assisi became known as the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, and its school is called St. Francis Cathedral School. The Sisters of Mercy administered the school until June 2001. At that time the leadership was put in the hands of a lay principal.

Click to view tuition for the current school year. There is a $600 fee per family which can be refunded at the end of the school year through the SCRIP program.  Financial assistance is available for families in need.  

We welcome you to contact the school and arrange a visit.  Come and meet our faculty and students. Please call 732-548-3107. Also continue to check this Web site for open house dates.

Teachers at St. Francis are well educated and talented.  They choose to teach at a Catholic school to bring a love of their faith and traditions to their teaching.  The faculty is profoundly concerned with curriculum and with the safety of your children.  Teachers’ ideals include educating the whole child, high academic expectations, spiritual and moral development, and reinforcing family values.