Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. James School
About the School
- St. James Catholic School provides a well-rounded education in a cooperative effort to prepare students for a life-long learning of their Christian faith.
- Our goals and commitment to Education remain the same on the inside, even tho' our look on the outside is changing.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. James School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
104 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
46%
State avg.: 16%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Glorifying God through Word, Worship & Service
- St. James Catholic School provides a well-rounded education in a cooperative effort to prepare students for a life-long learning of their Christian faith. Our goals and commitment to Education remain the same on the inside, even tho' our look on the outside is changing.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. James School often compared to?
St. James School is often viewed alongside schools like Lutheran Interparish School, Montessori School Of Iowa City by visitors of our site.
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 and elementary school to St. James School is Pathway Christian School (14.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lutheran Interparish School (22.9 miles away)
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Distance: 14.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 89 students
5764 Highway 1 Sw
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-5443
Distance: 17.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 197 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 14
Mennonite
1421 540th Street SW
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2073
Distance: 22.8 mi
Gr: K-3 | 27 students
Specialized Curriculum
2149 N B St
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 632-2230
Distance: 22.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
804 Court St
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1711
Distance: 23.7 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 18 students
Specialized Curriculum
2009 400th St SW
Oxford, IA 52322
(319) 321-8188
Distance: 14.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 89 students
5764 Highway 1 Sw
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-5443
Distance: 17.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 197 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 14
Mennonite
1421 540th Street SW
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2073
Distance: 24.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Distance: 24.6 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 66 students
Baptist
401 S 32nd St
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2208
Distance: 24.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Christian
1505 E Washington St
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-8613
Distance: 14.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 89 students
5764 Highway 1 Sw
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-5443
Distance: 17.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 197 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 14
Mennonite
1421 540th Street SW
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2073
Distance: 22.8 mi
Gr: K-3 | 27 students
Specialized Curriculum
2149 N B St
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 632-2230
Distance: 22.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
804 Court St
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1711
Distance: 23.7 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 18 students
Specialized Curriculum
2009 400th St SW
Oxford, IA 52322
(319) 321-8188
Distance: 22.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
804 Court St
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1711
Distance: 23.7 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 18 students
Specialized Curriculum
2009 400th St SW
Oxford, IA 52322
(319) 321-8188
Distance: 24.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Distance: 24.6 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 66 students
Baptist
401 S 32nd St
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2208
Distance: 26.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Daycare / Preschool
1062 Birch Ave
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3707
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
821 N 4th Ave
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3244
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3244
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 457 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Washington High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1111 S. Ave. B
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-2143
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-2143
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Lincoln Upper Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
606 S 4th Ave
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3691
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3691
0.7 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Washington Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
313 S. 4th Ave.
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-5414
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-5414
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Waco Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 S. Main Street
Crawfordsville, IA 52621
(319) 658-2931
Crawfordsville, IA 52621
(319) 658-2931
10.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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