St. James Continuation School vs. Holy Cross Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. James Continuation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
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Holy Cross Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
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School History
Overview
St. James Elementary School in Red Bank, New Jersey, is a Catholic elementary school which provides a Christian environment for academic education of youth, under the direction of the Education Office of the Diocese of Trenton, the pastor of St. James Church and the school administration.
St. James does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or ethnic origin in acceptance of students.
St. James is a community based on Catholic faith, tradition, and values.
Our purpose is to prepare the student for his or her role as a contributing Christian member of society.
The community of Holy Cross Academy is dedicated to educating the whole child in a God centered faith-filled environment. Living in the light of Christ`s teachings, we celebrate and value the dignity of each child as we provide superior Catholic Education by nurturing the whole child; spiritually, intellectually, physically and emotionally.
Grades Offered
PK-8
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2018
Yes, selected in 2015
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Yes
Year Founded
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1941
Students Body
Total Students
433 students
260 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
2%
Students by Grade
![St. James Continuation School Student By Grade St. James Continuation School Student By Grade](http://images1.privateschoolreview.com/charts/18000/17781/st-james-elementary-school-chart-59af4G.png)
![Holy Cross Academy Student By Grade Holy Cross Academy Student By Grade](http://images3.privateschoolreview.com/charts/17000/17313/holy-cross-academy-chart-425rhmyg88zj.png)
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
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49
Pre-K Students
62
53
Kindergarten Students
68
26
Grade 1 Students
24
17
Grade 2 Students
28
14
Grade 3 Students
24
17
Grade 4 Students
27
19
Grade 5 Students
60
10
Grade 6 Students
33
15
Grade 7 Students
47
12
Grade 8 Students
60
28
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
24 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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90%
Average Class Size
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15
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:21
1:11
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$10,450
Tuition Notes
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Standard Tuition Rate $10,224.00
Participating Family Tuition Rate $9606.00
% on Financial Aid
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13%
Acceptance Rate
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100%
Admissions Director
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Karen Geltzeiler
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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10
Sports
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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11
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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After School Care Program, Art Club, Choir, Debate Team, Drama Club, Math Counts, Model United Nations, Musical Instrument Instruction, Sports Readiness Camp, Summer Enrichment Classes, Summer Sports Camps