St. James Cathedral School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Orlando, FL
505 E Ridgewood St, Orlando, FL 32803
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of 6 Catholic schools in Orlando
In Orlando, Florida, St. James Cathedral School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 433 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2017–18. The school is part of the Diocese of Orlando. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 181 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 433
- Teachers
- 25.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 17.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 213 girls, 220 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Orlando
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 181 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
- Compared with 140 Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. James Cathedral School whether it takes part.
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) · Education savings account
- Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
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 St. James Cathedral School
What grades does St. James Cathedral School serve?
St. James Cathedral School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. James Cathedral School?
About 433 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. James Cathedral School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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