Mom of the NorthLocal Guide · 126 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mom has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleVery nice local church. Nice service and great music.
St Francis Xavier Parish and School
How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%45+28.6Reliability 28%39+11Replies to reviews 8%10+0.8Momentum penalty19−8.1Experts Score= 32Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.32SCORE
DGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#37 of 37 preschoolsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 0%
4.6 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · 23 photos
84%five-star reviews
3.67★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
15%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Sep 2026latest review
St Francis Xavier Parish and School at a glance
Reviewers describe the parish as a welcoming community with a spacious, beautiful facility suitable for large events like weddings. They highlight vibrant services, quality music, and a school that serves families, noting the availability of both traditional and contemporary Mass styles. A common criticism is that the church echoes, which can be difficult for individuals using hearing aids.
- Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 51 reviews (84% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 51 Google reviews (23 with written comments).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
- Most recent review: September 1, 2026.
- Service: Preschool serving Sartell, Minnesota.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
Score profile vs other preschools
Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: satisfaction and reliability; weakest: replies to reviews.
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.St Francis Xavier Parish and School: 45/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.C
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.St Francis Xavier Parish and School: 39/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.D
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 98.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 87.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.St Francis Xavier Parish and School: 19/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.F
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.St Francis Xavier Parish and School: 10/100 on this factor. Category median: 31.F
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Star ratings
51 Google reviews we collected
- 5 stars4384%
- 4 stars36%
- 3 stars12%
- 2 stars12%
- 1 star36%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 23 written reviews
- Praise11100%
- Complaints00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
- Staff & attitude1091%
- Honesty & trust19%
What customers talk about
We read 23 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Very nice church with plenty of room to accommodate a large group for weddings and funerals”
“Quite honestly I think we're lucky to have them.”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
CathyLocal Guide · 94 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 years ago★★★★★
Very nice church with plenty of room to accommodate a large group for weddings and funerals
JaneLocal Guide · 552 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 years ago★★★★
Nice church. Love the screens for singing along. Not so nice if you have hearing aids, the church echoes
Rebecca6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 years ago★★★★★
St. Francis Xavier is a very welcoming community, with opportunities to grow in our faith, serve others of all ages, and engage with other families with similar values. I love that there's a variety of Mass "styles" so that I can choose whether to attend a more traditional service or a more contemporary one on any…
Charles10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 years ago★★★★★
A very vibrant, active parish. Strong in their faith. Parish Priest is kind, friendly, and humble, yet strong in his faith. God has Blessed us with an amazing faith community. ALL are truly welcome here. Please join us for mass each Saturday and Sunday.
KathrynLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 years ago★★★★★
Vibrant services, wonderful staff and messages relevant to day to day life can be found at SFX.
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Customer reviews
4.6 ★★★★★ 51 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
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Evan Huse2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Evan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleGod is Pog
Marilyn BrustadLocal Guide · 316 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Marilyn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleBeautiful church. Friendly.
Cathy ChaikaLocal Guide · 94 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cathy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleVery nice church with plenty of room to accommodate a large group for weddings and funerals
Jean MatejcekLocal Guide · 176 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jean has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleVery roomy
Azgurl23 BLocal Guide · 315 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Azgurl23 has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleBeautiful church, older pastor, great speaker, i enjoyed the service
JaneLocal Guide · 552 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jane has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleNice church. Love the screens for singing along. Not so nice if you have hearing aids, the church echoes
Lawrence PuchalskiLocal Guide · 75 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lawrence has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleVery welcoming! My granddaughter loves the school!!
s waller4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews s has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleHad a great time would go again!
Ron WochnickLocal Guide · 24 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ron has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleI like going to St Francis Xavier, all are welcome Here! Come check it out!
Business details
- Address: 219 2nd St N, Sartell, MN 56377
- Phone: (320) 252-1363
- Website: stfrancissartell.org
- Service area: Sartell, MN