About the School
- St. James Catholic School in Grand Rapids, MI serves 114 udents from pre–kindergarten through eighth grade in a central city setting.
- The co–ed Catholic school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and offers a regular elementary and secondary program.
- The school employs 7 teachers, resulting in a udent–teacher ratio of 16:1.
- The udent population includes 44% students of color, reflecting racial and ethnic diversity within the school community.
- Located near other Grand Rapids private schools,.
- James Catholic School provides Catholic education in a city environment with an enrollment size of 114.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
114 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. James Catholic School is Sacred Heart Academy (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
1200 Dayton St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 459-0948
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 587 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
319 Sheldon Blvd SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 233-5800
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1110 College Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-8627
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
2222 Lake Michigan Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 735-6030
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 516 students
Christian
955 Westend Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-3925
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
1200 Dayton St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 459-0948
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 587 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
319 Sheldon Blvd SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 233-5800
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 24 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
1801 Bristol Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 233-5900
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1151 Oakleigh Road NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 791-9797
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 195 students
965 Plymouth Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 454-9481
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
1200 Dayton St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 459-0948
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1110 College Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-8627
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
2222 Lake Michigan Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 735-6030
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 516 students
Christian
955 Westend Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-3925
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1151 Oakleigh Road NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 791-9797
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
1200 Dayton St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 459-0948
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1110 College Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-8627
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
2222 Lake Michigan Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 735-6030
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 516 students
Christian
955 Westend Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-3925
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 81 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2066 Oakwood Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 363-0505
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
409 Lafayette Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-0330
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-0330
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Sibley School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
943 Sibley St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3100
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3100
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Nextech High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Broadway Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 458-4992
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 458-4992
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1620 E Elza Ave
Hazel Park, MI 48030
(616) 309-1600
Hazel Park, MI 48030
(616) 309-1600
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 3,199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Grand Rapids Public Museum High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
54 Jefferson Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-6450
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-6450
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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