St. James the Apostle School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Glen Ellyn, IL
490 S Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Glen Ellyn since at least 2011
St. James the Apostle School is a Catholic parish school in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 163 students and around 13 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Joliet. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 163
- Teachers
- 12.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 87 girls, 76 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Joliet
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 57% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
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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–8.
How many students attend St. James the Apostle School?
About 163 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. James the Apostle School?
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