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St. James Episcopal Day School

Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–5

Baton Rouge, LA

445 Convention St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Overall grade: B

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

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

What stands out

  • Serving families in Baton Rouge since at least 2011

St. James Episcopal Day School is an Episcopal private school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 143 students and around 14 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 165 days a year. Louisiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–5
Students
143
Teachers
10 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 70 girls, 73 boys
Religious affiliation
Episcopal
School day
About 7 hours
School year
165 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 69% of Christian elementary schools in Louisiana.
    • Compared with 32 Christian elementary schools in Louisiana.

    Students by survey year

    275’11–12255’13–14237’15–16236’17–18179’19–20166’21–22143’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K143
    K25
    129
    221
    327
    420
    521

    Student body

    White84%
    Hispanic or Latino7%
    Black7%
    Asian2%

    Help paying tuition in Louisiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. James Episcopal Day 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 Episcopal Day School

    What grades does St. James Episcopal Day School serve?

    St. James Episcopal Day School serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend St. James Episcopal Day School?

    About 143 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. James Episcopal Day School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Louisiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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