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KVC Missouri St. James Academy

Alternative school · Grades 4–12

Saint James, MO

13160 County Road 3610, Saint James, MO 65559

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 78% of independent schools in Missouri

In Saint James, Missouri, KVC Missouri St. James Academy is an independent private school for students from 4th grade through 12th grade. About 47 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 78% of independent schools in Missouri. The school day runs about 7 hours, 172 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 4–12
Students
47
Teachers
8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 12 girls, 35 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
172 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 78% of independent schools in Missouri (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 89% of independent schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 18 independent schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    72’11–1293’13–1491’15–1663’21–2247’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    41
    54
    63
    75
    83
    913
    106
    117
    125

    Student body

    White77%
    Black11%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Two or more races4%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask KVC Missouri St. James Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Missouri's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about KVC Missouri St. James Academy

    What grades does KVC Missouri St. James Academy serve?

    KVC Missouri St. James Academy serves grades 4–12.

    How many students attend KVC Missouri St. James Academy?

    About 47 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at KVC Missouri St. James Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Missouri has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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