St. James Preschool
Saint James Preschool is a Christian ministry of Saint James Episcopal Church. Our preschool offers children an opportunity to learn to live as jesus lived. We extend an invitation to the community's children and families to participate in a respectful and loving environment that will encourage everyone to know God and his Kingdom. Saint James Preschool is committed to an excellent early childhood education focusing on developmentally appropriate interactive learning styles enabling children to grow and flourish at their own pace. We are dedicated to teaching children that they are intelligent, unique, valued individuals, loved as children of God. Through hands-on educational activities, we strive to foster the joy of discovery and a love of learning in every child. St James welcomes children of any race, color and national or ethnic origin.
Quick Stats (2021)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Students: 30 students
- Yearly Tuition: $180
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
St. James Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1998
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition starts at $180 per month
% on Financial Aid
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$80
Admissions Director
April Culbertson
School Notes
Saint James Preschool offers and excellent early childhood education. Our program offers a safe healthy learning environment. Our curriculum encourages children to grow and develop at their own pace allowing them to build confidence and skills essential to elementary success. Our curriculum includes the following:
- Reading
- Writing
- Math
- Music
- Physical Education
- Art
- Chapel
- Science
- Spanish
- Computer Lab
We welcome you and your children into our community.
School Reviews
5 7/24/2015
Both of our daughters attended preschool at St. James. It was a wonderful experience for them as well as us. Ms. April and her staff are very caring, wonderful, dedicated teachers who want to ensure the children are comfortable, happy and learning. Both of our daughters were more than prepared for elementary school. Our oldest daughter is in the gifted program and our youngest has been referred for testing. We highly recommend this preschool!
5 7/24/2015
This is by far the best Preschool in Tempe. Small class sizes with a lot of individualized attention. Excellent teacher who truly understand how your child develops. Both of my daughters attended preschool here are thriving in elementary school thanks to the solid foundation and attention given by the St James Staff. St James Preschool is the best kept secret!!
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