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St. James Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Seguin, TX

507 S Camp St, Seguin, TX 78155

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic schools in Texas
  • Serving families in Seguin since at least 2011

St. James Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Seguin, Texas, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 126 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
126
Teachers
16 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 57 girls, 69 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 150 Catholic elementary schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    138’11–12112’13–14125’15–16130’17–18110’19–20111’21–22126’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K39
    K24
    115
    217
    313
    413
    511
    613
    79
    811

    Student body

    White56%
    Hispanic or Latino34%
    Asian6%
    Two or more races2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%
    Black1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Texas

    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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    • 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 126 students, with 8 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. Texas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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