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St. James School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6

Johnson City, NY

143 Main St, Johnson City, NY 13790

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic schools in New York

St. James School is a Catholic diocesan school in Johnson City, New York, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 88 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in New York. The school is part of the Diocese of Syracuse. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 165 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–6
Students
88
Teachers
12 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 49 girls, 39 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
165 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in New York (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in New York.
    • Compared with 242 Catholic elementary schools in New York.

    Students by survey year

    111’13–14128’15–16116’17–18116’19–2088’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K22
    K14
    19
    212
    39
    418
    514
    612

    Student body

    White88%
    Black5%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Asian2%
    Two or more races2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about St. James School

    What grades does St. James School serve?

    St. James School serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend St. James School?

    About 88 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. James School?

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