St. James School in Saint Joseph, MO, serves 115 udents from preschool through eighth grade in a city–based setting.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 10:1 with 12 total teachers supporting co–educational regular elementary and secondary programs.
Tuition for the 2024 academic year is $6,375, providing a Catholic education affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association.
Approximately 27% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
James School is located near other Saint Joseph private schools such as. Francis Xavier School and South Park Chriian Academy.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,375
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
115 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Via Veritas Vita
- School Mascot: Thunder
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. James School cost?
St. James School's tuition is approximately $6,375 for private students.
What schools are St. James School often compared to?
St. James School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Francis Xavier School 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
Popular comparisons: St. James School vs. St. Francis Xavier School
The nearest high school to St. James School is South Park Christian Academy (3.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Francis Xavier School (3.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
2614 Seneca St
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 232-4911
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 232-4911
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
South Park Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
4405 S. 22nd St.
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 232-6424
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 232-6424
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
301 N 7th St
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 232-0553
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 232-0553
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students
Of St. Joseph
(Catholic)
518 N 11th St
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 232-7763
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 232-7763
3.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 228 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Bishop LeBlond High School ![Bishop LeBlond High School Photo]( "Bishop LeBlond High School Photo")
(Catholic)
3529 Frederick Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1629
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1629
5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
South Park Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
4405 S. 22nd St.
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 232-6424
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 232-6424
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Bishop LeBlond High School ![Bishop LeBlond High School Photo]( "Bishop LeBlond High School Photo")
(Catholic)
3529 Frederick Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1629
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1629
5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Christian School ![St. Joseph Christian School Photo - Champion Academic Teams]( "St. Joseph Christian School Photo - Champion Academic Teams")
(Christian)
5401 Gene Field Road
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1555
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1555
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
17290 Us Highway 71
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 324-2000
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 324-2000
11.4 miles
Gr: K-10 | 27 students
Maur Hill - Mount Academy ![Maur Hill - Mount Academy Photo - Auditorium]( "Maur Hill - Mount Academy Photo - Auditorium")
(Catholic)
1000 Green Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5482
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5482
18.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
2614 Seneca St
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 232-4911
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 232-4911
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
South Park Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
4405 S. 22nd St.
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 232-6424
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 232-6424
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
301 N 7th St
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 232-0553
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 232-0553
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students
Of St. Joseph
(Catholic)
518 N 11th St
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 232-7763
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 232-7763
3.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 228 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
1405 Weisenborn Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 866-3041
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 866-3041
5.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 18 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
2614 Seneca St
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 232-4911
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 232-4911
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
South Park Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
4405 S. 22nd St.
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 232-6424
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 232-6424
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
301 N 7th St
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 232-0553
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 232-0553
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4715 Frederick Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1118
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1118
6.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Avg. class size: 18 students
St. Joseph KinderCare ![St. Joseph KinderCare Photo - Lobby]( "St. Joseph KinderCare Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
3107 Cook Rd.
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 364-5685
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 364-5685
6.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Benton High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5655 S Fourth
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4030
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4030
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 682 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Hosea Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Gordon St
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4180
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4180
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Hyde Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
509 Thompson
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4210
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4210
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
1800 Alabama
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4009
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4009
1.2 miles
Gr: PK | 211 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Spring Garden Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5802 S 22nd
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4380
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4380
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 404 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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