St. James School (Closed 2010)

St. James School has always been a crossroads for multiple communities, and the School reflects the diversity of New York City.
Our students are enriched by the wealth of backgrounds of their classmates.
Today, the school serves Pre-K through eighth grade students who live in the surrounding Chinatown neighborhood, as well as students of parents who work in the City Hall area, at Verizon, One Police Plaza, and numerous Federal and state buildings and courthouses.
About half of our students commute from outside the Lower East Side, mostly from Brooklyn.
As a small Catholic school with 1 class per grade, St.
James feels like a close-knit family. At St. James, we believe that each student has the potential to achieve and succeed.
With an average class size of 24 students, all children are offered the individual attention they deserve in a constructive, nurturing, and safe environment.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
229 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
St. James School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
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 School?
The application deadline for St. James School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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