St. James Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
McMinnville, OR
206 NE Kirby St, McMinnville, OR 97128
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in McMinnville
- Serving families in McMinnville since at least 2011
St. James Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in McMinnville, Oregon, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 66 students and around 15 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Portland. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 179 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 66
- Teachers
- 4.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 40 girls, 26 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Portland
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 179 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 95% of Catholic elementary schools in Oregon.
- Compared with 41 Catholic elementary schools in Oregon.
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 66 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. James Catholic School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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