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

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked TX School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 155 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,000
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. James Catholic School
Pre-K	37
Kind	19
1	17
2	18
3	12
4	12
5	10
6	11
7	9
8	10

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Year Founded

1872

Summer School Offered

Yes

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School Calendar

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School Motto

Keeping God in Everything We Do

Student Body

Total Students

155 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

42%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

10%

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Khaki bottoms and navy polo with school logo

Number of AP Courses

1 course

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,000

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Tuition Notes

5,000 K-8 6,000 Pk 3 and Pk 4

Summer Program Cost Notes

TBD

Admissions Director

Jennifer Velez

Admissions Associate

Charlotte Higley

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountrySoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

School Mascot

Cougar

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Private Schools Interscholastic Association CompetitionStudent Council

Club or Organization:

4H ClubCard Craft

Chess ClubGarden Club

Little Flowers and Blue KnightsNJHS

Ozobot Club

School Notes

St. James School holds the distinction of having the "oldest building in the State of Texas continuously operated as a school." Continuing to build on this proud tradition, St. James School was recognized as an "exemplary" campus in our last accreditation visit in February, 2005.
Our mission is: "Keeping God In Everything We Do.".

Algebra I credit offered to qualifying 8th graders
Desktop Publishing credit offered to all 8th graders
Campus fully networked with internet and Accelerated Reader available in every classroom and library
Before and after school care available
Students consistently score above average on the Stanford Achievement Test

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. James Catholic School cost?

St. James Catholic School's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students.

What schools are St. James Catholic School often compared to?

St. James Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Lifegate Christian School by visitors of our site.

Does St. James Catholic School offer a summer program?

Yes, St. James Catholic School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does St. James Catholic School offer?

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

What is St. James Catholic School's ranking?

St. James Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.

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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The average private school tuition in Texas is $13,270 for elementary schools and $14,737 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Texas is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).