Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. James Elementary School
About the School
- St. James Elementary School serves 110 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
- The student:teacher of St. James Elementary School is 10:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
110 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 39%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: CHALLENGING MINDS, CHERISHING FAMILIES, CULTIVATING SOULS
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Chantel Blair, Early Childhood Educator, graduated in 2008 -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from St. James Elementary School?
St. James Elementary School famous alumni include: Chantel Blair, Early Childhood Educator, graduated in 2008.
When is the application deadline for St. James Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. James Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. James Elementary School is Little River Community School (21.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Christian Heritage School (19.2 miles away)
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Distance: 19.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 9 students
Christian
42140 County Route 41
Natural Bridge, NY 13665
(315) 405-1865
Distance: 19.5 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Amish
Johnson Rd
Rensselaer Falls, NY 13680
Distance: 21.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School
1227 County Route 25
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 379-9474
Distance: 23.5 mi
Gr: K-4 | 31 students
Catholic
2 Powers St
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 221-8069
Distance: 25.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Catholic
317 West St
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-1301
Distance: 21.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School
1227 County Route 25
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 379-9474
Distance: 31.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Alternative School (Mennonite)
5473 State Route 410
Castorland, NY 13620
(315) 493-0187
Distance: 32.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4
Christian
131 Moore Avenue
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 783-9342
Distance: 33.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 204 students
Catholic
1316 Ives St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-4670
Distance: 37.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Christian
12749 State Hwy 12e
Chaumont, NY 13622
(315) 649-3050
Distance: 19.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 9 students
Christian
42140 County Route 41
Natural Bridge, NY 13665
(315) 405-1865
Distance: 19.5 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Amish
Johnson Rd
Rensselaer Falls, NY 13680
Distance: 21.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School
1227 County Route 25
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 379-9474
Distance: 23.5 mi
Gr: K-4 | 31 students
Catholic
2 Powers St
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 221-8069
Distance: 25.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Catholic
317 West St
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-1301
Distance: 19.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 9 students
Christian
42140 County Route 41
Natural Bridge, NY 13665
(315) 405-1865
Distance: 25.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Catholic
317 West St
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-1301
Distance: 32.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4
Christian
131 Moore Avenue
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 783-9342
Distance: 33.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students
Catholic
122 Winthrop St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-7011
Distance: 33.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 96 students
Catholic
45 Lawrence Avenue
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-3511
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Evans Mills Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8442 S Main St
Evans Mills, NY 13637
(315) 629-4331
Evans Mills, NY 13637
(315) 629-4331
9660.6 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 330 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Indian River Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32430 Us Rt 11
Philadelphia, NY 13673
(315) 642-0405
Philadelphia, NY 13673
(315) 642-0405
9663.1 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 565 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Theresa Primary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Bridge St
Theresa, NY 13691
(315) 628-4432
Theresa, NY 13691
(315) 628-4432
9663.1 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 163 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Indian River High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
32925 Us Rt 11
Philadelphia, NY 13673
(315) 642-3427
Philadelphia, NY 13673
(315) 642-3427
9663.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 791 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Indian River Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32735 County Rt 29
Philadelphia, NY 13673
(315) 642-0125
Philadelphia, NY 13673
(315) 642-0125
9663.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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