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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

with support from IEP + 504 plans

Year Founded

1939

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School Motto

Admission to Catholic Schools of Broome County is the first step on a journey toward personal success.

Student Body

Total Students

184 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

100%

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Khakis and Golf shirts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
Other special emphasis association(s)
New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,500

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Tuition Notes

Financial Aid is an option

% on Financial Aid

25%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$750

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School opened September 8th with High Mass and the lovely instruction given by Father Purcell".
With this sentence, Sister Louise Howell, D.C., announced to her superior in Emmitsburg, Maryland, that Catholic Elementary School Education had begun in Johnson City, New York.
Founded by Fr. William Purcell, its roots go back, however, almost to the institution of the parish in 1900 when in order to provide for the religious instruction of the children, the Sisters of St. Joseph had served as catechists, commuting weekly from Binghamton.
Throughout the years, St. James had maintained a strong commitment to faith community.
To that end, the faculty and staff have gathered together for prayer, liturgy, retreat, and sometimes meals.
By forming themselves after Christ, they believe they can better form Christ in their students.
Today St. James Middle School remains strong with an enrollment of 165 students in grades four through eight.
Serving the families and parishes of Broome County, St. James is a collaborative environment focusing on the fundamentals of thinking, reading, writing, music, art, and arithmetic.

School opened September 8th with High Mass and the lovely instruction given by Father Purcell". With this sentence, Sister Louise Howell, D.C., announced to her superior in Emmitsburg, Maryland, that Catholic Elementary School Education had begun in Johnson City, New York. Founded by Fr. William Purcell, its roots go back, however, almost to the institution of the parish in 1900 when in order to provide for the religious instruction of the children, the Sisters of St. Joseph had served as catechists, commuting weekly from Binghamton. Throughout the years, St. James had maintained a strong commitment to faith community. To that end, the faculty and staff have gathered together for prayer, liturgy, retreat, and sometimes meals. By forming themselves after Christ, they believe they can better form Christ in their students. Today St. James Middle School remains strong with an enrollment of 165 students in grades four through eight. Serving the families and parishes of Broome County, St. James is a collaborative environment focusing on the fundamentals of thinking, reading, writing, music, art, and arithmetic.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 6/12/2017

The teachers are very caring and I was well prepared for middle and high school. The food here is great and I miss it now that I'm at SCCHS

- Posted by Student/Alumni - LWR

5 9/1/2016

Great school, top notch academics and centered in Christ.

- Posted by Parent - Dds19

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