St. James School
Tel:
(215) 226-1276
St. James School students are growing up in North Philadelphia, where the downward pull of poverty has been felt for generations. Our purpose and the greatest measure of our success is empowering students to gain the knowledge, skills, confidence and inner strength to forge their own upward path to the future they imagine.
To fulfill our purpose, we act daily to realize the bold vision of our founders that St. James School would be a place where students are encouraged to discover their academic, social, emotional, physical, spiritual and creative gifts.
We actively collaborate with family caregivers to raise healthy, joyful young people who are inspired to learn.
As the only Episcopal school in the city of Philadelphia, St. James is providing 85 students in grades 4-8 with a top-quality, faith-based private education.
Thanks to more than 1,000 annual donors and scores of volunteers, our school is tuition-free.
Throughout grades 9-12, our Graduate Support Team stays in close contact, mentoring and tutoring graduates to ensure their success. Support continues as they apply to and enter college, technical school or a career.
Graduates of St. James School never stop being "our students.".
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 4-8
- Students: 88 students
- Yearly Tuition: $30
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. James School places among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other school association(s) Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS) Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal |
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-8 |
| Year Founded | 10 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost Notes | Summer Programming is a mandatory part of our school programming, thus the payment information is the same. |
Student Body
| Total Students | 88 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 100% State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Students wear a white button down SJS shirt, with khaki pants/skirts, along with a tie that correlates with their grade. Students can choose to wear their school blazer or sweater. Students have a casual uniform for PE class days. ) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $30 |
| Tuition Notes | All of our students are on full scholarships! We request that families participate in our Monthly Family Fee program, where they submit $30 a month. We are able to with families on this goal of $30 a month and strive towards 100% participation. |
| Admissions Director | Sarah W. Carroll |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 15 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cheering, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Flag Football, Football, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming, TennisBasketball, Cheering, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Flag Football, Football, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 15 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Boys Group, Creative Writing Club, Engineering Club, Girls Group, Mathematics Enrichment, Meditation Club, Reading Enrichment, School Newspaper and Yearbook, Student Reconciliation Council Arts and Music Programs: Missoula Children's Theater, Piano Lessons, Tune Up Philadelphia - Trumpet and Clarinet, Violin Lessons Recreational Athletic Programs: Running Club, Sports Clinics |
School Notes
- As the only Episcopal school in the city of Philadelphia, St. James is providing 85 students in grades 4-8 with a top-quality, faith-based private education. Thanks to more than 1,000 annual donors and scores of volunteers, our school is tuition-free.
- Our maximum class size is 18 students, and we typically have 2+ adults working in each classroom. Our school is extended day and extended year - offering programing from 7:50 AM through 5 PM on weekdays, math clinics 2 Saturdays a month, and a fun, enriching STEAM program through July.
- Throughout grades 9-12, our Graduate Support Team stays in close contact, mentoring and tutoring graduates to ensure their success. Support continues as they apply to and enter college, technical school or a career. They never stop being "our students."
- To qualify to attend St. James School your student must live in our immediate school area, and be eligable for free and reduced lunch. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for all 5 grades.
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Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. James School is Mercy Career & Technical High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Prodigy Learning Center (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Martin De Porres School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- PhiladelphiaMercy Career & Technical High SchoolVocational/Technical School (Roman Catholic)Grades: 9-12 | 327 students
0.3 miles
2900 W Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 226-1225 0.3 9-12
327 - Philadelphia Grades: K-5 | 357 students
0.4 miles
3345 W Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 228-7678 0.4 K-5
357 - PhiladelphiaSt. Martin De Porres School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 484 students
0.9 miles
2300 W Lehigh Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 223-6872 0.9 PK-8
484 - PhiladelphiaDeliverance Evangelistic Chris(Christian)Grades: PK-1 | 84 students
1.1 miles
2001 W Lehigh Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 226-7600 1.1 PK-1
84 - Philadelphia Grades: 9-12 | 547 students
1.3 miles
1717 W. Allegheny Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 219-3943 1.3 9-12
547
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