St. James Episcopal School

St. James Episcopal School serves 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, is a member of the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS).
The student:teacher of St. James Episcopal School is 30:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Episcopal.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked VA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. James Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1982

Student Body

Total Students
243 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
St. James Episcopal School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniforms in grades K-5

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
See school website for tuition rates

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
art, Chess club, sports

School Notes

  • Saint James' Episcopal School provides exceptional, affordable educational offerings in Preschool (age 2) through Grade 5 that build strong intellect, character, and faith. Our excellent learning experience offers purposefully small class sizes, truly caring faculty, appropriately challenging academics, Christ-centered worship, and multiple global and local service opportunities. The SJES experience teaches students to be kind, productive, conscientious, and fully prepared to make a significant contribution to any community they choose to join in the future.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. James Episcopal School's ranking?
St. James Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. James Episcopal School?
The application deadline for St. James Episcopal School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

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Date
Spring Break
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
April 03, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
April 04, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break
April 05, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked VA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Fauquier County, VA is $11,234 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Fauquier County, VA is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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