About the School
- St. James School, Rockford's first Catholic parish, was founded in 1853.
- Our school was founded in 1886, at the time there were 3 teachers and 85 students.
- We now have a full staff and over two hundred eighteen students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
- St. James School strives to provide our students with a curriculum that enables academic excellence, while instilling the basic skills necessary to succeed.
- Instruction in Reading, Math, Language, Science, Social Studies, and Handwriting are the foundation of our academic curriculum.
- We recently added a new science lab, art room, computer lab, and school chapel.
- The students also have weekly access to library skills/resource education and physical education.
- Our students receive religious education at every grade level; this is the foundation of their spiritual preparation.
- Students are encouraged to participate in school masses and prayer services held throughout the year.
- Our goal at St. James School is to foster a gospel-centered learning environment supported by parents, students, and staff as a team effort.
- As a Catholic community, it is important for every member to demonstrate fair treatment of one another.
- In an effort to encourage positive Christian behavior, we recognize responsible and acceptable school behavior with our "Pride" program and on an individual basis.
- Our discipline policy can be found in the student handbook.
- Uniforms play an important role in the philosophy of our Catholic School.
- They minimize the importance of competition or preoccupation with what we wear, and help reduce the financial burden on parents.
- This policy can also be found in the student handbook.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
155 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
47%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. James School, Rockford's first Catholic parish, was founded in 1853. Our school was founded in 1886, at the time there were 3 teachers and 85 students. We now have a full staff and over two hundred eighteen students in kindergarten through eighth grade. St. James School strives to provide our students with a curriculum that enables academic excellence, while instilling the basic skills necessary to succeed. Instruction in Reading, Math, Language, Science, Social Studies, and Handwriting are the foundation of our academic curriculum. We recently added a new science lab, art room, computer lab, and school chapel. The students also have weekly access to library skills/resource education and physical education. Our students receive religious education at every grade level; this is the foundation of their spiritual preparation. Students are encouraged to participate in school masses and prayer services held throughout the year. Our goal at St. James School is to foster a gospel-centered learning environment supported by parents, students, and staff as a team effort. As a Catholic community, it is important for every member to demonstrate fair treatment of one another. In an effort to encourage positive Christian behavior, we recognize responsible and acceptable school behavior with our "Pride" program and on an individual basis. Our discipline policy can be found in the student handbook. Uniforms play an important role in the philosophy of our Catholic School. They minimize the importance of competition or preoccupation with what we wear, and help reduce the financial burden on parents. This policy can also be found in the student handbook.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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 Beautiful Beginnings (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
309 Mulberry
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7722
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS | 13 students
Daycare / Preschool
122 Williams Park
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 489-9501
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students
Sports: 5
1 Jacoby Pl
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-8823
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 25 students
Church of God in Christ
1001 Bishop Washington Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 965-4308
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
325 North Alpine Road
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-7492
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
309 Mulberry
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7722
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students
Sports: 5
1 Jacoby Pl
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-8823
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 5
4848 Turner Street
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 877-1600
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 591 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
4000 Saint Francis Dr
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 877-0531
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students
Baptist
5626 Safford Road
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 962-4841
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
309 Mulberry
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7722
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students
Sports: 5
1 Jacoby Pl
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-8823
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 25 students
Church of God in Christ
1001 Bishop Washington Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 965-4308
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
325 North Alpine Road
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-7492
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
4407 Highcrest Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 398-5331
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
309 Mulberry
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7722
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS | 13 students
Daycare / Preschool
122 Williams Park
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 489-9501
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students
Sports: 5
1 Jacoby Pl
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-8823
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 25 students
Church of God in Christ
1001 Bishop Washington Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 965-4308
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
325 North Alpine Road
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-7492
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Quick Facts
Summit Academy Taoep
Alternative School
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 636-3060
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 636-3060
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12
Jackson Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Summit St
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 316-0093
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 316-0093
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Summit Academy Rssp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(779) 771-6392
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(779) 771-6392
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12
Constance Lane Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
620 Gregory St
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 966-3380
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 966-3380
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 623 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Haskell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 Maple St
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3355
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3355
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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