St. James School (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: 4-8
Enrollment: 84 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. James School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Grades Offered

Grades 4-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. James School
4	14
5	18
6	17
7	17
8	18

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Year Founded

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Campus Size

2 acres

School Motto

'Educate, Inspire, Transform'

Student Body

Total Students

84 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

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.

Number of AP Courses

10 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)
Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS)
Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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.

Summer Program Cost Notes

Summer Programming is a mandatory part of our school programming, thus the payment information is the same.

Admissions Director

Sarah W. Carroll

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

15 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

ClimbingCrew

Cross CountryDance

EquestrianFlag Football

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

15 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Boys GroupCreative Writing Club

Engineering ClubGirls Group

Mathematics EnrichmentMeditation Club

Reading EnrichmentSchool Newspaper and Yearbook

Student Reconciliation Council

Arts and Music Programs:

Missoula Children's TheaterPiano Lessons

Tune Up Philadelphia - Trumpet and ClarinetViolin Lessons

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Running ClubSports Clinics

School Notes

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.".

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. James School offer?

St. James School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Flag Football, Football, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming and Tennis. St. James School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.

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).

In what neighborhood is St. James School located?

St. James School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 43 other private schools located in North Philadelphia.

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The average private school tuition in Philadelphia, PA is $12,234 for elementary schools and $18,734 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Philadelphia, PA is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).