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St. James Catholic School

Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8

Oklahoma City, OK

1224 SW 41st St, Oklahoma City, OK 73109

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic schools in Oklahoma
  • Serving families in Oklahoma City since at least 2011

St. James Catholic School is an independent Catholic school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 152 students and around 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in Oklahoma. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Oklahoma has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
152
Teachers
15 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 60 girls, 92 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in Oklahoma (10 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 52% of Catholic elementary schools in Oklahoma.
    • Compared with 23 Catholic elementary schools in Oklahoma.

    Students by survey year

    146’11–12186’13–14144’15–16174’17–18143’21–22152’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K34
    K12
    119
    217
    313
    414
    519
    618
    716
    824

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino73%
    White20%
    Two or more races3%
    Asian2%
    Black1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Oklahoma

    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.

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    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?

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    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 152 students, with 10 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. Oklahoma has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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