St. James Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Miami, FL
601 NW 131st St, Miami, FL 33168
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 24% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Miami since at least 2011
St. James Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Miami, Florida, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 425 students and around 22 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 24% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Miami. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 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
- 425
- Teachers
- 19 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 22.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 250 girls, 175 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Miami
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 75% 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 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. James Catholic 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 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 425 students, with 22 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. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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