St. James School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Manchester, CT
73 Park St, Manchester, CT 06040
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of 3 Catholic schools in Manchester
St. James School is a Catholic parish school in Manchester, Connecticut, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 352 students and around 16 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Hartford. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 352
- Teachers
- 21.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 189 girls, 163 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Hartford
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in Connecticut.
- Compared with 50 Catholic elementary schools in Connecticut.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
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 School
What grades does St. James School serve?
St. James School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. James School?
About 352 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. James School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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