About Us

St. Francis Xavier Parish School has been educating Wilmette children for one hundred years. Our mission is to create a community of faith in action and excellence in academics. We partner with the church and with our parish families to provide our students with an environment of care and concern, high academic and social expectations, and role models on which to base their actions and life choices.

The school’s academic and religious curriculum is complemented by the latest in computer and SMART Board technology, a new science lab, an art studio, and a newly renovated library. Our teachers are among the most highly trained in the area and fully 75% hold advanced degrees and endorsements. They are creative, dedicated, and committed to the parish. We have high expectations for our students, and our size allows us to individualize instruction to a rare degree. Also, because we are pre K- 8, students of different ages interact often and well. Through the course of their time at SFX, students will grow from being the youngest in the building to being the oldest, and will understand and embrace changing expectations and responsibilities.

As we enter our second century of educating children along the North Shore, St. Francis School continues to prepare our youth for the unique challenges of the 21st century. We understand that our children need not just information and skills, but also emotional and spiritual growth and guidance. By working with the church and parish families, we are able to provide this ideal environment. Thank you for your support of our mission. Please keep us in your prayers.

Daniel McKenna, Principal