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St. James The Apostle School

490 S Park Blvd Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Tel: (630) 469-8060 Ext. 102

www.stjamesge-school.org

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 221 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,671
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 221 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,671
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. James The Apostle School
Pre-K	50
Kind	18
1	16
2	20
3	22
4	21
5	26
6	17
7	15
8	16

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1967

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Wed. Jun 2, 2027

Student Body

Total Students

221 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

uniform policy

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,671

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Admissions Director

Jen Guthrie

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Notes

St. James the Apostle Catholic school (K-8) has dedicated itself to being a leader in academic, technological and theological excellence, striving to display the highest traditions and standards of the Catholic Church.
St. James the Apostle has a rich tradition of academic excellence based in Catholic values and morals.
St. James the Apostle school is committed to the threefold purpose of Christian education as defined by the National Council of Catholic Bishops: to proclaim the word, to build the community, and to serve God and humanity.
Our school strives to provide each child with a challenging academic program rooted in the beliefs, values and traditions of Catholic Christianity; to guide each child in acquiring skills, virtues and habits required for effective service to God, self and humanity; to enable each child to fully discover and develop his or her God given ability; to promote involvement between home and school to further the shared role of education between parents, guardians and teachers; and to recognize the role of school in the light of the ministry of education professed by the St. James parish community.

School Motto: Inspiring Your Journey with Christ
School Mascot: Crusaders

St. James the Apostle Catholic School (Preschool through 8th grade) has dedicated itself to being a leader in academics &technology. We striveto display the highest traditions and standards of the Catholic Church.
St. James the Apostle has a rich tradition of academic excellence based in Catholic values and morals.
St. James the Apostle school is committed to the purpose of a Christian education and leads our student body to the St. James Way: Faith, Academics and Character.
Our school strives to provide each child with a challenging academic program rooted in the beliefs, values and traditions of Catholic Christianity; to guide each child in acquiring skills, virtues and habits required for effective service to God, self and humanity; to enable each child to fully discover and develop his or her God given ability; to promote involvement between home and school to further the shared role of education between parents, guardians and teachers; and to recognize the role of school in the light of the ministry of education professed by the St. James parish community.
We invite you to "Come See the Difference"

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St. James The Apostle School's tuition is approximately $5,671 for private students.

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St. James The Apostle School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Track and Field and Volleyball.

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The application deadline for St. James The Apostle School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Dupage County, IL is $11,029 for elementary schools and $17,054 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Dupage County, IL is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).