St. James the Apostle School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Carmel, NY
12 Gleneida Ave, Carmel, NY 10512
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 97% of Catholic schools in New York
- Serving families in Carmel since at least 2011
In Carmel, New York, St. James the Apostle School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 51 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 97% of Catholic elementary schools in New York. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of New York. The school day runs about 8 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 51
- Teachers
- 10.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 28 girls, 23 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of New York
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 97% of Catholic elementary schools in New York (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 96% of Catholic elementary schools in New York.
- Compared with 242 Catholic elementary schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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Questions about St. James the Apostle School
What grades does St. James the Apostle School serve?
St. James the Apostle School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend St. James the Apostle School?
About 51 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. James the Apostle School?
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