SS Philip & James School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Saint James, NY
359 Clinton Ave, Saint James, NY 11780
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Saint James
- Smaller classes than 68% of Catholic schools in New York
SS Philip & James School is a Catholic diocesan school in Saint James, New York, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 126 students and around 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 68% of Catholic elementary schools in New York. The school is part of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 126
- Teachers
- 12.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 73 girls, 53 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Rockville Centre
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 68% of Catholic elementary schools in New York (10 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in New York.
- Compared with 242 Catholic elementary schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
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?
Questions about SS Philip & James School
What grades does SS Philip & James School serve?
SS Philip & James School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend SS Philip & James School?
About 126 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at SS Philip & James School?
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