St. James Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Perris, CA
250 W 3rd St, Perris, CA 92570
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
- The only Catholic school in Perris
- Serving families in Perris since at least 2011
St. James Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Perris, California, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 113 students and around 16 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of San Bernardino. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 113
- Teachers
- 7 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 48 girls, 65 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of San Bernardino
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 54% of Catholic elementary schools in California (16 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.
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
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- 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 K–8.
How many students attend St. James Catholic School?
About 113 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. James Catholic School?
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