St. James Elementary School vs. Holy Cross Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. James Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Student Body
Holy Cross Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
School History
Grades Offered
PK-8
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2018
Yes, selected in 2015
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
1992
1941
Students Body
Total Students
510 students
268 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
2%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
49
Pre-K Students
73
56
Kindergarten Students
102
25
Grade 1 Students
19
29
Grade 2 Students
35
17
Grade 3 Students
39
18
Grade 4 Students
37
15
Grade 5 Students
60
18
Grade 6 Students
39
10
Grade 7 Students
46
16
Grade 8 Students
60
15
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
24 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
90%
Average Class Size
15
15
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
11:1
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$10,945
Tuition Notes
n/a
Standard Tuition Rate $11,575.00
Participating Family Tuition Rate $10,945.00
% on Financial Aid
n/a
13%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Admissions Director
n/a
Karen Geltzeiler
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
11
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Summer Enrichment Classes
Club or Organization:
After School Care ProgramChoir
Debate TeamDrama Club
Math CountsModel United Nations
Musical Instrument Instruction
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Sports Readiness CampSummer Sports Camps