St. James Regional Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Ridley Park, PA
500 Tome St, Ridley Park, PA 19078
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- A Catholic school in Ridley Park
St. James Regional Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 272 students and around 16 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 272
- Teachers
- 16.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 134 girls, 138 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Philadelphia
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 72% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. James Regional Catholic School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · 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 Regional Catholic School
What grades does St. James Regional Catholic School serve?
St. James Regional Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. James Regional Catholic School?
About 272 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. James Regional Catholic School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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