St. James Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Savannah, GA
8412 Whitefield Ave, Savannah, GA 31406
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Savannah
- Smaller classes than 71% of Catholic schools in Georgia
- Growing: enrollment up 25% since 2011–12
St. James Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Savannah, Georgia, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 353 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 71% of Catholic elementary schools in Georgia. Enrollment has grown about 25% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Savannah. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 180 days a year. Georgia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 353
- Teachers
- 41.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 121 girls, 232 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Savannah
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 71% of Catholic elementary schools in Georgia (9 students per teacher).
- Larger than 52% of Catholic elementary schools in Georgia.
- Compared with 21 Catholic elementary schools in Georgia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Georgia
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.
- Georgia Promise Scholarship · Education savings account
- Qualified Education Expense Tax Credit · 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 353 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. Georgia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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