Home > New York > New York County > New York

St. James School (Closed 2010)

37 Saint James Place
New York, NY 10038

View full size Get directions

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

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

229 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

97%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

National avg.: 11:1

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).

Recent Articles

August 05, 2026

How Private Schools Handle Mid-Year Enrollment Changes and Tuition Refunds

Learn how private schools manage mid-year withdrawals, transfers, tuition refunds, enrollment contracts, and what families should expect financially.

August 05, 2026

Is Paying More Worth It? Mid-Tuition vs. Premium Private Schools

Compare academic outcomes, college admissions, class sizes, and value between mid-tuition and premium private schools to determine whether higher tuition delivers better results.