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St. James Elementary School

4625 Garnet Street
Torrance, CA 90503

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Tel: (310) 371-0416

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St James Elementary School is a K-8 school with an enrollment of 318 students.

The staff of St. James School is committed to excellence in Catholic education.

We recognize the parents as primary educators of their children and assist parents in the task of education.

In a positive, caring, and supportive environment, we work to facilitate the development of confident, competent, and caring Catholic-Christian citizens prepared to be responsible members of their church, local and global communities.

The staff of St. James School is committed to excellence in Catholic education. We believe this education has five distinct goals- religious development, academic achievement, commitment to community service, and personal and social development, as well as physical and cultural development.

We guide the spiritual formation of the student in partnership with the parents.

We strive to influence the moral values of the child and hope to help each strengthen his/her personal relationship with God.

We believe in the uniqueness of each student and every child's right to an education.

We strive to develop self-esteem and individual talents and abilities to the fullest.

We provide opportunities for individual growth, and respect the role of parents as the primary educators of their children.

We believe that the school is a complement and fulfilment of the education begun at home.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 277 students
Average class size: 34 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 28 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Year Founded

1918

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Campus Size

3 acres

Student Body

Total Students

277 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

49%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

34 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Feb. 28 / rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Mascot: Pelicans

St James Elementary School is a K-8 school with an enrollment of 318 students.
The staff of St. James School is committed to excellence in Catholic education.
We recognize the parents as primary educators of their children and assist parents in the task of education.
In a positive, caring, and supportive environment, we work to facilitate the development of confident, competent, and caring Catholic-Christian citizens prepared to be responsible members of their church, local and global communities.
The staff of St. James School is committed to excellence in Catholic education. We believe this education has five distinct goals- religious development, academic achievement, commitment to community service, and personal and social development, as well as physical and cultural development.
We guide the spiritual formation of the student in partnership with the parents.
We strive to influence the moral values of the child and hope to help each strengthen his/her personal relationship with God.
We believe in the uniqueness of each student and every child's right to an education.
We strive to develop self-esteem and individual talents and abilities to the fullest.
We provide opportunities for individual growth, and respect the role of parents as the primary educators of their children.
We believe that the school is a complement and fulfilment of the education begun at home.

Source: Verified school update

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St. James Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

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The application deadline for St. James Elementary School is Feb. 28 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 28 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 277 students
Average class size: 34 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 28 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Los Angeles County, CA is $18,193 for elementary schools and $23,825 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).