St. James School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Washington, IA
602 W 2nd St, Washington, IA 52353
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 87% of Catholic schools in Iowa
- Serving families in Washington since at least 2011
St. James School is a Catholic diocesan school in Washington, Iowa, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 85 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 87% of Catholic elementary schools in Iowa. The school is part of the Diocese of Davenport. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Iowa has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 85
- Teachers
- 11.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 37 girls, 48 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Davenport
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 87% of Catholic elementary schools in Iowa (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Iowa.
- Compared with 67 Catholic elementary schools in Iowa.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Iowa
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. James School whether it takes part.
- Students First Education Savings Accounts · Education savings account
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–5.
How many students attend St. James School?
About 85 students, with 7 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. Iowa has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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