St. James School
Tel:
(816) 781-4428
- The community of St. James school, are a prayerful and Eucharist people who treasure our Catholic traditions.
- We strive to grow in our faith by being good stewards of the gifts God has given us and by sharing God's truth with all.
- As the Body of Christ, we are called to love and serve everyone, especially the marginalized, with joy and hospitality.
- Devoted to our children as well as to their profession, St. James' staff works hard to maintain excellence by means of in-service training, continuing education and representation on various educational boards.
- Staff members also give of their time to extra activities with students, serving as advisors to many organizations.
- Our students experience learning opportunities, which connect to specific skills for life.
- Our school focuses on one Lifeskill each month. Students learn, practice and apply the skills to the classroom and real-life situations.
- Each morning students recite our Lifelong Guideline pledge: I promise to be faith-filled, trustworthy, truthful and an active-listener too.
- I will do my personal best, and give no-put downs to any of you.
- These guidelines work in conjunction with the Lifeskills to build responsible, Christian citizens.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 387 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. James School places among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Association for the Education of Young Children |
Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
Student Body
Total Students | 387 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 14% State avg.: 17% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school and elementary school to St. James School is Eagle Heights Christian School (5.2 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is Liberty Montessori Center (3.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- LibertyLiberty Montessori CenterMontessori SchoolGrades: PK-K | 54 students
3.2 miles
650 E Ruth Ewing Rd
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 781-6295 3.2 PK-K
54 - Kansas CityEagle Heights Christian School(Baptist)Grades: PK-12 | 72 students
5.2 miles
5600 N Brighton Ave
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 454-7410 5.2 PK-12
72 - Kansas CitySt. Andrew The Apostle Parish School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 241 students
5.2 miles
6415 Ne Antioch Rd
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 454-7377 5.2 PK-8
241 - Kansas CityFaith Academy(Christian)Grades: PK-6 | 110 students
5.7 miles
4300 N Corrington Ave
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 455-2847 5.7 PK-6
110 - Kansas CitySt. Gabriel School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 157 students
6.4 miles
4737 N Cleveland Ave
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 453-4555 6.4 PK-8
157
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