St. James Catholic School
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.".
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked TX School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 202 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,100
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
St. James Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1872
Student Body
Total Students
202 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Average Class Size
16 students
Number of AP Courses
1 course
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Admissions Director
Chana Finch
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
National Jr. Honor Society, One-Act Play, Private Schools Interscholastic Association Competition, Student Council
School Notes
- 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
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The nearest high school to St. James Catholic School is Seguin Christian Academy (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is First Baptist Christian Academy (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Emanuels Lutheran Day School (0.3 miles away)
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(Baptist)
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(830) 379-4208
Seguin, TX 78155
(830) 379-4208
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PK-5
48
Grades: K-12 | 121 students 3.9 miles 395 Lifegate Lane
Seguin, TX 78155
(830) 372-0850
Seguin, TX 78155
(830) 372-0850
3.9
K-12
121
Grades: NS-8 | 329 students 32.2 miles 17722 Rogers Ranch Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 492-3553
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 492-3553
32.2
NS-8
329
St. Paul Catholic School
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Grades: PK-8 | 259 students 35.6 miles 307 John Adams Dr
San Antonio, TX 78228
(210) 732-2741
San Antonio, TX 78228
(210) 732-2741
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Wonderland School
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Grades: PK-6 | 178 students 23.1 miles 302 Country Estates Dr
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9404
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9404
23.1
PK-6
178
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