St. James Catholic School

St. James Catholic School serves 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), the Other religious school association(s) and the Other school association(s).
The student:teacher of St. James Catholic School is 14:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked FL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 409 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. James Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
409 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. James Catholic School's ranking?
St. James Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked FL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 409 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Miami, FL is $18,608 for elementary schools and $19,824 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Miami, FL is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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