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St. James Catholic School

412 W Washington St Millstadt, IL 62260

Tel: (618) 476-3510

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 141 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,185
Acceptance rate: 100%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

St. James Catholic School Photo #1 - Members of the Pet Patrol clean cages and write care pet plans.

St. James Catholic School Photo #2 - Rev. Msgr. Volk welcomes our new altar servers.

St. James Catholic School Photo #3 - School prayer during Red Ribbon Week

St. James Catholic School Photo #4 - Collaboration in the Genius Zone

St. James Catholic School Photo #5 - Grandparents' Day Lunch

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 141 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,185
Acceptance rate: 100%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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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 Catholic School
Pre-K	41
Kind	12
1	15
2	8
3	11
4	6
5	11
6	15
7	15
8	7

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Resource Teacher / Response to Intervention

Year Founded

1941

Student Body

Total Students

141 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Navy Blue or plaid and polo shirts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,185

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Tuition Notes

Two children - $6277 Three or more children - $6445

% on Financial Aid

20%

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Mrs. Laws

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

SoccerSoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

19 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Creation CrusadersJunior Achievement

National Geography BeeNational Spelling Bee

Reading ClubSafety Patrol

Scholar BowlScience Adventurers

Speech TeamStudent Council

Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClubChoir

Recreational Athletic Programs:

BasketballCross Country

SoccerSoftball

TrackVolleyball

School Notes

St. James Catholic School provides a superior educational program for students from Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth grade.
We are to proclaim the love of God by word and action through teaching, prayer and community service.
We strive to meet the spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, moral, emotional and technological needs of our students and challenge them to work to the best of their ability.
School and parent cooperation is essential in the emotional and academic development of children.
It is in this spirit that St. James Catholic School has adopted the following policy St. James School expects parental cooperation and support regarding all school policies and procedures as criteria for continued enrollment in St. James Catholic School.
St. James Catholic School admits students of any race, gender, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
Students are not discriminated against on the basis of gender, race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and local programs, athletic and other school administered programs.

St. James Catholic School provides a superior educational program for students from Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth grade. We are to proclaim the love of God by word and action through teaching, prayer and community service. We strive to meet the spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, moral, emotional and technological needs of our students and challenge them to work to the best of their ability. School and parent cooperation is essential in the emotional and academic development of children. It is in this spirit that St. James Catholic School has adopted the following policy St. James School expects parental cooperation and support regarding all school policies and procedures as criteria for continued enrollment in St. James Catholic School. St. James Catholic School admits students of any race, gender, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Students are not discriminated against on the basis of gender, race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and local programs, athletic and other school administered programs.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. James Catholic School cost?

St. James Catholic School's tuition is approximately $4,185 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. James Catholic School?

The acceptance rate of St. James Catholic School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

What sports does St. James Catholic School offer?

St. James Catholic School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for St. James Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. James Catholic 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 St. Clair County, IL is $5,259 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in St. Clair County, IL is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).