St. James School
Episcopal school · Grades 4–8
Philadelphia, PA
3217 W Clearfield St, Philadelphia, PA 19132
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 89% since 2013–14
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, St. James School is an Episcopal private school for students from 4th grade through 8th grade. About 87 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 89% since 2013–14. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 226 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 4–8
- Students
- 87
- Teachers
- 7 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 48 girls, 39 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Episcopal
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 226 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 63% of Christian elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 116 Christian elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Episcopal Schools
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. James 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 School
What grades does St. James School serve?
St. James School serves grades 4–8.
How many students attend St. James School?
About 87 students, with 12 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. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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