St. James Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Millstadt, IL
412 W Washington St, Millstadt, IL 62260
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic schools in Illinois
In Millstadt, Illinois, St. James Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 81 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. The school is part of the Diocese of Belleville. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 81
- Teachers
- 9.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 42 girls, 39 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Belleville
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 89% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
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 81 students, with 9 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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