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St. James School

120 Michigan Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64504

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Tel: (816) 238-0281

www.saintjamescatholic.school

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St. James School serves 115 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).

The student:teacher of St. James School is 10:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

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.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

School Calendar

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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.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,375

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Via Veritas Vita
School Mascot: Thunder

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. James School's tuition is approximately $6,375 for private students.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 115 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,375
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Missouri is $12,499 for elementary schools and $14,910 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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