Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Sports offered
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1958
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
121 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
63%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is based off of numbers of days children are enrolled. Tuition is billed monthly.
Summer Program Cost
$725
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Kim Goodrich-Chicca
Admissions Associate
Lauren Jackson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
54 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
American Sign LanguageCultural Dance
Music classScience Explorers
Sewing ClassSpanish Class
Yoga
School Notes
- School Mascot: Directions To School
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten cost?
St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten's tuition is approximately $725 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten?
The acceptance rate of St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
What sports does St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten offer?
St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten offers 54 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Archery, Badminton, Ballet, Baseball, Bowling, Boxing, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Fit, Cycling, Diving, Drill Team, Equestrian, Fencing, Field Hockey, Figure Skating, Flag Football, Football, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Indoor Soccer, Intramural Sports Only, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Marksmanship, Martial Arts, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Nordic Skiing, Paddle Tennis, Polo, Riflery, Rock Climbing, Rugby, Sailing, Ski Jumping, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Surf Team, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting, Winter Track and Wrestling. St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
View the St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day of School
June 05, 2026 (Friday)
School Closed
June 08, 2026 (Monday)
First Day of Session 2
July 20, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day of Session 2
August 20, 2026 (Thursday)
School Closed
August 24, 2026 (Monday)
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten is Irl - Westmoreland Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Holy Family Catholic School (0.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
1301 Rollin St
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 799-4354
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 799-4354
0.2 miles
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1955 Fremont Ave
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(323) 257-3006
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(323) 257-3006
0.4 miles
Gr: 1 | 155 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4
Irl - Westmoreland Academy
Special Education School
5 Westmoreland Pl
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 356-1500
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 356-1500
0.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 98 students
Little Acorn Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1957 W Huntington Dr
Alhambra, CA 91801
(949) 426-1493
Alhambra, CA 91801
(949) 426-1493
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 103 students
324 Madeline Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
1 miles
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