St. James The Apostle School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 128 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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St. James The Apostle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. James The Apostle School
Pre-K	32
Kind	11
1	16
2	20
3	11
4	15
6	11
7	12

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Pre-K has 32 students and is the largest grade, nearly triple Kind and Grade 3 at 11 each.

Year Founded

1954

Student Body

Total Students

128 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

99%

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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St. James the Apostle School is one of the 293 Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the Archdiocese of New York.
Our students are challenged in established academic programs as well as traditional Catholic theology and the sacramental preparation.
We are preparing for our students' future by providing a solid foundation rich in strong moral and ethical values.
St. James is utilizing the latest technologies to teach our students how to achieve and excel in their lives.
We emphasize leadership as well as teamwork and great community spirit.

St. James the Apostle School is one of the 293 Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the Archdiocese of New York. Our students are challenged in established academic programs as well as traditional Catholic theology and the sacramental preparation. We are preparing for our students' future by providing a solid foundation rich in strong moral and ethical values. St. James is utilizing the latest technologies to teach our students how to achieve and excel in their lives. We emphasize leadership as well as teamwork and great community spirit.

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What is St. James The Apostle School's ranking?

St. James The Apostle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for St. James The Apostle School?

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

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 6/18/2020

Excellent school. The education and values taught are way above expectations.

- Posted by Parent - Krista

5 3/17/2020

Great school! Excellent values and support!

- Posted by Parent - Parent of Kindergartener

5 4/6/2019

Excellent school. Great values.

- Posted by Parent - Marc

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The average private school tuition in New York is $21,988 for elementary schools and $26,592 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New York is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).