About the School
- St. Francis - St. James United Catholic School is a living faith community.
- Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we endeavor to provide an environment in which each child can grow spiritually, morally, intellectually, socially, aesthetically and physically.
- We, at St. Francis - St. James United School, believe that Jesus is Lord of our lives and integration of our basic Christian principles is fundamental to our unity in the Catholic faith.
- We also believe that the unique development and growth of self-esteem, respect and talents in each individual are vital for Christian living.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
108 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 23%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Francis St.. James United School?
The application deadline for St. Francis St.. James United School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Francis St.. James United School is St. Paul Academy & Summit School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Macdonald Montessori Center (1.0 miles away)
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Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K | 40 students
Montessori School
175 Western Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 227-1039
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 918 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
1150 Goodrich Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-2451
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1065 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 224-4836
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,220 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 25
Catholic
550 Albert St S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 690-2443
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
515 Albert Street S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 698-3353
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 918 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
1150 Goodrich Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-2451
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,220 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 25
Catholic
550 Albert St S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 690-2443
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students
Jewish
1300 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-3881
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Christian
355 Marshall Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 265-3419
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 769 students
Catholic
530 Lafond Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 925-8700
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 918 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
1150 Goodrich Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-2451
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1065 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 224-4836
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
515 Albert Street S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 698-3353
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-5 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Jewish
768 Hamline Avenue S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 698-8807
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students
Jewish
1300 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-3881
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K | 40 students
Montessori School
175 Western Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 227-1039
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1065 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 224-4836
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
515 Albert Street S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 698-3353
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students
Jewish
1300 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-3881
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Montessori School
325 Dayton Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 222-1555
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Global Arts Plus Upper
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
810 Palace Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8690
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8690
0.2 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 437 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Nova Classical Academy Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 556 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
768 Hamline Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 285-4672
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 285-4672
0.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
768 Hamline Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 285-4672
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 285-4672
0.3 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 15 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Adams Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 Chatsworth St S
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 298-1595
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 298-1595
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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