Thriving schools operated by St. Francis Parish are located across La Gonâve Island: The Fundamental level of education (Grades One – Nine) is provided through ten primary schools (Pre-K through Sixth Grade) and two middle schools (Grade Seven through Ninth Grade). The Secondary level of education (Grade Ten through Grade Thirteen) is provided on the St. Francis campus in Anse a Galets, where there is also a trade school (See: Economic Development). Community-based adult literacy classes teach reading, writing, and basic math skills. Total enrollment for all programs is over 2,300 students. National schools are available on the island, but teachers are poorly paid and prepared with poor student outcomes. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs), churches, communities and for‐profit operators privately manage more than 85 percent of primary schools (USAID. “Haiti Education Fact Sheet” January 2020).

The new Parish middle school opened in the Palma community with its first class of Seventh Graders in 2022. In 2023 the Eighth Grade class was added and in 2024, a Ninth Grade class will begin. There will be a new building for a computer lab and library, plus a second floor of 3 more classrooms. Fulfilling a long-standing dream of the Parish, the central location of Palma makes it possible for children from 5+ surrounding communities to complete their Fundamental education from their home community.