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St. James School

Diocesan school · Grades K–8

Davis, CA

1215 B St, Davis, CA 95616

Overall grade: B+

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What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Davis
  • Serving families in Davis since at least 2011

In Davis, California, St. James School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 299 students attend, with roughly 21 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Sacramento. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
299
Teachers
14 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
21.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 171 girls, 128 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 80% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    308’11–12310’13–14287’15–16281’17–18289’19–20265’21–22299’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K34
    TK20
    131
    233
    334
    431
    530
    633
    726
    827

    Student body

    White58%
    Hispanic or Latino23%
    Two or more races10%
    Asian8%
    Black0%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

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    What grades does St. James School serve?

    St. James School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend St. James School?

    About 299 students, with 21 students per teacher, according to official records.

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