St Francis of Assisi Catholic School

Specialties

St. Francis of Assisi is a Catholic elementary school located in the heart of Silver Lake with grades ranging from Transitional Kindergarten through Eighth Grade. We are a school committed to the intellectual and spiritual development of students through creative and rigorous instructional methods. Students work in small multiage groups to insure that all students receive the appropriate instruction to promote high achievement. We, at St. Francis of Assisi, are devoted to working side by side with parents and students in order to create a positive learning community catering to the needs of all learners within our new STREAM model of learning. Our vision and end-​goal is to equip students with the tools to innovate and act compassionately to meet the challenges of an ever-​changing world.

History

Established in 1938.

Saint Francis of Assisi School is located on the edge of Silver Lake, adjacent to Filipino Town and Echo Park, four miles from downtown Los Angeles. In 1937, Archbishop Cantwell asked Father Stephan to be the pastor of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish. In taking this position, Father Stephan was asked to open a parish school within two years. He requested that the Sisters of Notre Dame administer and teach in the school. Saint Francis of Assisi Parish School opened on September 6, 1938 with ninety-​two students in grades one through eight. In 1951, the current school building was opened. A kindergarten class was added in September of 1983 and a transitional kindergarten class was added in August of 2013.

Saint Francis of Assisi School is now a Transitional Kindergarten through eighth grade elementary school. It is a school within the boundaries of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The school is located in close proximity to Sunset Boulevard, a commercial area with many shops and restaurant

Meet the Manager

Ms. Leslie D.

Manager

Welcome to St. Francis of Assisi!

St. Francis of Assisi provides an academically rich environment that creatively uses technology in the classroom while wholly integrating Catholic values. We are committed to create an engaging learning environment that seeks excellence in individualized instruction. We, at St. Francis of Assisi, are devoted to working side by side with parents and students in order to create a positive learning community catering to the needs of all learners within our new STREAM model of learning. Our vision and end-​goal is to equip students with the tools to innovate and act compassionately to meet the challenges of an ever-​changing world.

Please explore our website and contact our office so that I may show you around St. Francis of Assisi School.

Have a Blessed Day,

Ms. Leslie De Leonardis

Principal