St. James the Apostle School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
San Antonio, TX
907 W Theo Ave, San Antonio, TX 78225
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in San Antonio since at least 2011
In San Antonio, Texas, St. James the Apostle School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 199 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of San Antonio. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 199
- Teachers
- 14.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 84 girls, 115 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of San Antonio
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas.
- Compared with 150 Catholic elementary schools in Texas.
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 Texas
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. James the Apostle School whether it takes part.
- Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) · 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 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 199 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. James the Apostle School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Texas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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