St. James Catholic School
Parish school · Grades K–8
San Francisco, CA
321 Fair Oaks St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in San Francisco since at least 2011
In San Francisco, California, St. James Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 111 students attend, with roughly 16 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 111
- Teachers
- 7 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 56 girls, 55 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of San Francisco
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 55% 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
- 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 K–8.
How many students attend St. James Catholic School?
About 111 students, with 16 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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