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St. James Institute School (Closed 2006)

50 Summit Avenue
Albany, NY 12209

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St. James Initute School in Albany, NY, serves 127 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a central city setting.

The coeducational Catholic school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 9:1 with 14 teachers on staff.

The school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and offers programs grounded in Catholic orientation.

Approximately 84% of the udent body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.

James Initute School provides elementary and middle school education within Albany's urban community.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

127 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

84%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. James Institute School?

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

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