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: 2.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
Christian
2323 S 6th St
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 966-0039
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: 2.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
Christian
2323 S 6th St
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 966-0039
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: 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
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pecatonica Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 Reed St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2550
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2550
9168.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Pecatonica Comm Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Main St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2612
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2612
9168.2 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Pecatonica High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 Main St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2611
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2611
9168.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Oregon Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 Jefferson St
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
9168.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 779 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Oregon Jr/sr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 S 10th St
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
9168.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 627 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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