St. James the Greater Early Childhood (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Established and directed by the Parish of St. James the Greater, our mission is to provide a quality Catholic education, which prepares each child to be a successful, productive, and loving human being.
We accomplish this by providing academic excellence through a developmentally-appropriate curriculum, strong in the basic skills.
We recognize each student`s abilities, and we strive to inspire an enthusiasm for lifelong learning.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked MO School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. James the Greater Early Childhood ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Full-time learning consultant on staff.

Year Founded

1902

Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Director

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St. James the Greater Early Childhood ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. James the Greater Early Childhood?

The application deadline for St. James the Greater Early Childhood is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Saint Louis, MO is $17,395 for elementary schools and $21,703 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Saint Louis, MO is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).