St. James' Episcopal School

St. James' Episcopal School serves 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, is a member of the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS).
The student:teacher of St. James' Episcopal School is 23:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Episcopal.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked VA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. James' Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1982

Student Body

Total Students
270 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
St. James' Episcopal School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniforms in grades K-5

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
See school website for tuition rates

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
artChess club
sports

School Notes

  • Saint James' Episcopal School provides exceptional, affordable educational offerings in Preschool (age 2) through Grade 5 that build strong intellect, character, and faith. Our excellent learning experience offers purposefully small class sizes, truly caring faculty, appropriately challenging academics, Christ-centered worship, and multiple global and local service opportunities. The SJES experience teaches students to be kind, productive, conscientious, and fully prepared to make a significant contribution to any community they choose to join in the future.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. James' Episcopal School's ranking?
St. James' Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. James' Episcopal School?
The application deadline for St. James' Episcopal School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

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Date
Elementary First Day
August 20, 2025 (Wednesday)
Preschool First Day
September 02, 2025 (Tuesday)
No School All Students; Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
No School All Students; Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
No School All Students; Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked VA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Fauquier County, VA is $12,320 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Fauquier County, VA is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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