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St. James Elementary School

2602 Buffalo Rd Erie, PA 16510

Tel: (814) 899-3429

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 249 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 249 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. James Elementary School
Pre-K	52
Kind	17
1	26
2	17
3	19
4	16
5	28
6	24
7	20
8	30

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Student Body

Total Students

249 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

37%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

St. James School is an integral part of the St. James Parish and community, serving elementary education grades K-8 since 1957.
We create an atmosphere for learning based upon respect, discipline, and order.
The goal of a St. James education is to prepare our youth to assume the duties of a knowledgeable Christian member of his/her family, school, and community.
Small class size, individual attention, convenient morning or afternoon sessions available.
Goal - to help your child gain self-confidence, become more independent and develop interpersonal skills.
Program - formal religion program, letter recognition, math skills, writing skills, and computer skills.

St. James School is an integral part of the St. James Parish and community, serving elementary education grades K-8 since 1957.
We create an atmosphere for learning based upon respect, discipline, and order.
The goal of a St. James education is to prepare our youth to assume the duties of a knowledgeable Christian member of his/her family, school, and community.
Small class size, individual attention, convenient morning or afternoon sessions available.
Goal - to help your child gain self-confidence, become more independent and develop interpersonal skills.
Program - formal religion program, letter recognition, math skills, writing skills, and computer skills.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Erie County, PA is $5,703 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Erie County, PA is 94% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).