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
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
127 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
84%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. James Institute School is Albany Academies (0.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
135-140 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 429-2300
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 429-2300
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 Tuition listed
Bishop Maginn High School
(Catholic)
99 Slingerland Street
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 463-2247
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 463-2247
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
100 Academy Road Suite 100
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 482-0464
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 482-0464
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center
Special Education School
60 Academy Rd
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 426-2600
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 426-2600
0.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 108 students
404 Partridge St
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 453-9363
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 453-9363
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students
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