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St. James 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 (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 104 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

104 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

46%

State avg.: 16%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

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)

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 104 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Iowa is $9,547 for elementary schools and $11,290 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Iowa is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).