St. James School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked CT School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 202 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,175
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. James School
Pre-K	20
Kind	20
1	18
2	22
3	16
4	16
5	25
6	17
7	26
8	22

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Year Founded

1885

School Motto

Saint James School is dedicated to furthering Christ’s mission by providing a faith-filled, safe and nurturing environment. We prepare and inspire our students with a challenging academic program, and a strong moral foundation incorporating relevant skil

Student Body

Total Students

202 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

25%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform worn Kindergarten to 8th Grade

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,175

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Tuition Notes

Tuition discount for multiple children and separate rate for Prekindergarten

% on Financial Aid

49%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$750

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Carrie Benoit

Admissions Associate

Ana Russo

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

SoccerSoftball

Track and Field

School Mascot

Saints

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

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Drama Club

School Notes

St. James School offers a variety of educational programs combined with Catholic doctrine and values.
Our program begins with a flexible pre-school programs and extends to the middle school block-schedule format.
Curriculum is enhanced with religious education, physical education, music, art, computer, and Spanish. All combine to provide a solid value based educational program.
St. James School is a Catholic community and sees its primary focus of education to be holistic in nature.
In addition to its promotion of academic excellence, we at St. James believe in the power of Catholic education to transform the lives of its students, and in its ability to empower those students to be ever present signs in our world today that God is truly with us, as we strive to integrate the spiritual with the academic, social and emotional well-being of each student.
First and foremost in our goals is the development and nurturance of each child's gift of faith.
Through meaningful celebrations of the sacraments, and a conscious effort at inculcating the principles of our Catholic faith, we encourage our students to choose wisely in their dealings with themselves and others, and to share willingly their beliefs both in and out of the school environment, and to believe strongly in the power of prayer, a constant thread woven throughout the entire school day.

St. James School offers a variety of educational programs combined with Catholic doctrine and values. Our program begins with a flexible pre-school programs and extends to the middle school block-schedule format. Curriculum is enhanced with religious education, physical education, music, art, and Spanish. All combine to provide a solid value based educational program. Saint James School is a Catholic community and sees its primary focus of education to be holistic in nature. In addition to its promotion of academic excellence, we at St. James believe in the power of Catholic education to transform the lives of its students, and in its ability to empower those students to be ever present signs in our world today that God is truly with us, as we strive to integrate the spiritual with the academic, social and emotional well-being of each student. First and foremost in our goals is the development and nurturance of each child's gift of faith. Through meaningful celebrations of the sacraments, and a conscious effort at inculcating the principles of our Catholic faith, we encourage our students to choose wisely in their dealings with themselves and others, and to share willingly their beliefs both in and out of the school environment, and to believe strongly in the power of prayer, a constant thread woven throughout the entire school day.

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How much does St. James School cost?

St. James School's tuition is approximately $5,175 for private students.

What schools are St. James School often compared to?

St. James School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Mary St.. Joseph School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. James School?

The acceptance rate of St. James School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 72%.

What sports does St. James School offer?

St. James School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball and Track and Field.

What is St. James School's ranking?

St. James School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. James School?

The application deadline for St. James School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Connecticut is $24,880 for elementary schools and $40,770 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Connecticut is 72% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).