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St. James' Episcopal School

73 Culpeper St Warrenton, VA 20186

Tel: (540) 347-3855

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Quick Facts (2026)

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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About the School

Located in Warrenton, VA, St. James' Episcopal School offers co–ed education for grades PK through 5 in a suburban setting.
Founded in 1982, the school enrolls approximately 270 students with a student–teacher ratio of 23:1 and an average class size of 8.
The school has an Episcopal religious affiliation and operates on a rolling admissions basis.
St. James' Episcopal School has 6% student diversity and is a member of the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS).
Casual dress code policies are in place, and the school serves families seeking early childhood and elementary education in the Warrenton area.

Quick Facts (2026)

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

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. James' Episcopal School
Nursery	90
Pre-K	80
Kind	24
1	17
2	16
3	16
4	15
5	12

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Year Founded

1982

Student Body

Total Students

270 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

8 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Uniforms in grades K-5

Tuition & 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.

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

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The application deadline for St. James' Episcopal School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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First Day of Preschool

August 31, 2026 (Monday)

School Closed

December 21, 2026 (Monday)

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December 22, 2026 (Tuesday)

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December 23, 2026 (Wednesday)

School Closed

December 24, 2026 (Thursday)

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The average private school tuition in Fauquier County, VA is $12,820 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).