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
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. James School is Mesivta Tifereth Jerusalem (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Transfiguration Upper And Lower Campus (0.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Transfiguration Upper And Lower Campus
(Catholic)
37 Saint James Pl
New York, NY 10038
(212) 962-5265
New York, NY 10038
(212) 962-5265
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students
29 Mott Street
New York, NY 10013
(212) 962-5265
New York, NY 10013
(212) 962-5265
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Mesivta Tifereth Jerusalem
All-boys (Jewish)
145 E Broadway
New York, NY 10002
(212) 964-2830
New York, NY 10002
(212) 964-2830
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 255 students
Downtown Little School
Daycare / Preschool
15 Dutch St
New York, NY 10038
(212) 791-1300
New York, NY 10038
(212) 791-1300
0.5 miles
Gr: K-1 | 85 students
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