Frequently Asked Questions

Where does your name, Blessed Francis Seelos Academy, come from?
Francis Xavier Seelos, a Redemptorist priest and assistant priest to Saint John Neumann, served in the Pittsburgh area and at Saint Alphonsus parish in Wexford from 1847 to 1850. His signature is recorded on many Saint Alphonsus sacramental records! When Saint Alphonsus Parish School and Saint Alexis Parish School (both located in Wexford) merged in 2017, the new school was renamed and became the first elementary school in the United States named after Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos.

What are your class sizes?
Seelos Academy has an average class size of 17 students in K-8 grades. 

Does Seelos Academy conduct standardized tests?
Seelos Academy administers the Iowa Test of Basic Skills for Grades 1-8 each fall. Our students consistently perform well above the national average on these tests. Our recent test scores can be found HERE.

Are students required to wear uniforms?
Students in grades K-8 are required to wear uniforms according to the Seelos Academy Uniform Policy.

What school districts do you serve?
Seelos Academy students come from 25 Pittsburgh-area parishes and 12 area school districts.  The districts currently providing bussing to our K-8 campus are:

Is busing provided?
The school districts listed above all provide busing for students in K-8 attending Blessed Francis Seelos Academy. Some districts may only bus one way for full-day kindergarten. Please contact your school district's transportation office for more information. No bussing is provided to the Early Childhood Center Campus. 

Do you offer Morning and After-School Care?
Seelos Academy offers Morning and After-School (Extended Day) Care at the K-8 campus for students enrolled in kindergarten thorugh eighth grade.  Morning Care begins at 7:00 AM and Extended Day is available from the end of the school day until 6:00 PM.