St. James Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Denver, CO
1250 Newport St, Denver, CO 80220
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 26% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Denver since at least 2011
St. James Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Denver, Colorado, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 193 students and around 13 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 26% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Denver. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 185 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 193
- Teachers
- 14.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 91 girls, 102 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Denver
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 185 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 59% of Catholic elementary schools in Colorado.
- Compared with 39 Catholic elementary schools in Colorado.
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 St. James Catholic School
What grades does St. James Catholic School serve?
St. James Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. James Catholic School?
About 193 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. James Catholic School?
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