St. Francis home of the wolves is the best school in the Iota area. The principal is one of a kind and would do anything for you and your child. The teachers are incomparable. For being such a small school the students that attend St. Francis are as polite any students you have ever seen. It is a Catholic
... Read more school and God is present in every aspect of school at St. Francis. Read less
Posted by a other on 05/14/08
A small school with small classes. The teachers are very involved with the students. Although the school does not offer a large number of extra-curricular activities, the sports teams, clubs, and service acitivities do provide opportunities for many of the students to represent themselves and their
... Read more school in area events. Academic achievements of St. Francis graduates in local high schools show the strength of the educational foundation provided by the rural community school. Tuition is very reasonable. Children receive daily religous instruction and participate in weekly Masses. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/25/07
I am a student at St. Francis School in Iota Louisiana. It s great academic environment and Christian atmosphere the school has SUPER students that are always lending a helping hand unlike most schools in the Acadia Parish area St. Francis has teachers that care about there students and allow after
... Read more school for students that need it. The principal Mr. Louis Crammer has been a super principal offering every Thursday a art class. The answering machine and five days a week 7:30 3:15 secretary allows parents to stay in touch and get information on every day affairs. The Christian atmosphere includes. Mass every Wednesday 8:10-9:10 Rosary every Friday 8:10 8:45 I can not explain how much St. Francis has changed my life in one year. Please consider sending your child there. Sincerely, Blake E. Corley Read less
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Iota schools — St Francis School is located at 490 St Joseph Avenue, Iota LA 70543. 490 St Joseph Avenue is in the 70543 ZIP code in Iota, LA The school district for St Francis School is the Diocese Of Lafayette Education Office. St Francis School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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