Saint James Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 495 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,660
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: Mar. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Saint James Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Saint James Catholic School
Pre-K	45
Kind	50
1	50
2	50
3	50
4	50
5	50
6	50
7	50
8	50

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1906

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1999, 2014, 2020

Student Body

Total Students

495 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

25 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Navy blue pants and white shirt, plaid jumper or skirt for girls

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Mar. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,660

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Tuition Notes

2021 rates - $7,660 for Catholic in-parish students $9,820 for Catholic (out of parish) $12,660 for Non-Catholic

Admissions Director

Teresa Ivanauskas

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

American Heritage GirlsBoy Scouts

CYO SportsEnrichment Programs

Girl ScoutsNational Junior Honor Society

Arts and Music Programs:

Band ProgramChoir

School Notes

Saint James Catholic School is a parish school within the Diocese of Arlington and is accredited by the Virginia Catholic Education Association (VCEA). The school was established in 1906 and is administered by the The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Immaculata, PA. We strive daily to ignite the potential of each student.

School Motto: Excellence in Catholic Education for Over a Century

We, the administrators, faculty and staff of Saint James Catholic School, are committed to educating the whole child by promoting academic excellence and responsible citizenship within a Catholic faith community imbued with the IHM Charism. Faithful to Christ's mandate to teach all nations, we embrace the diversity of our student population, collaborate with their parents as the primary teachers, and provide service opportunities to better understand ecological and global interdependence. We strive to model our lives on the Person of Jesus Christ, the Teacher and Redeemer, in order to inspire, lead, and challenge our students to fully develop their God-given abilities. For the past century Saint James Catholic School has provided a dynamic Christ-centered learning environment. We believe that all aspects of our educational program profess our Catholic faith, values and traditions and foster lives rooted in Gospel values. Recognizing that each person is a unique child of God, we strive to enable all persons to develop their full potential.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Saint James Catholic School cost?

Saint James Catholic School's tuition is approximately $7,660 for private students.

What sports does Saint James Catholic School offer?

Saint James Catholic School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Saint James Catholic School's ranking?

Saint James Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Saint James Catholic School?

The application deadline for Saint James Catholic School is Mar. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Mar. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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