St. James The Greater School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked OH School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 643 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,136
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. James The Greater School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. James The Greater School
Kind	75
1	75
2	75
3	69
4	68
5	62
6	73
7	73
8	73

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1843

School Calendar

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School

Student Body

Total Students

643 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

37 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

49%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Boys: White polo & navy blue pants; Girls: White polo & plaid skirt/jumper

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,136

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Tuition Notes

Tuition rate for one child for 2021-2022 school year.

Admissions Director

Chrissy Riggins

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringFootball

GolfSoccer

SoftballTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

17 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

7th & 8th Grade Academic TeamsAmerican Heritage Girls

Book ClubChess Club

Curious Minds STEAM ClubEuchre Club

Girl ScoutsLeadership Council

Mass MinistersPower of the Pen

Reading clubScouting

Speech TeamSpelling Bee

Arts and Music Programs:

8th Grade MusicalCantors

Hand Bell Choir

School Notes

As a Catholic faith community, St. James School is dedicated to supporting families by providing an atmosphere which will allow their children to develop spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally, physically, and aesthetically.
Through instruction in basic skills and higher level thinking skills, the students will become literate, self-disciplined, faith-filled, independent, and confident learners who demonstrate positive attitudes, appropriate social/emotional behavior, and strive to live as children of God.

As a Catholic faith community, St. James School is dedicated to supporting families by providing an atmosphere which will allow their children to develop spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally, physically, and aesthetically. Through instruction in basic skills and higher level thinking skills, the students will become literate, self-disciplined, faith-filled, independent, and confident learners who demonstrate positive attitudes, appropriate social/emotional behavior, and strive to live as children of God.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. James The Greater School cost?

St. James The Greater School's tuition is approximately $4,136 for private students.

What sports does St. James The Greater School offer?

St. James The Greater School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

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

St. James The Greater School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

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

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

In what neighborhood is St. James The Greater School located?

St. James The Greater School is located in the White Oak West neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH.

School Reviews

5 4/4/2013

My four children have recieved a wonderful education at St. James in a wonderful environment by teachers and staff who really care about all the students. They are very well prepared for excelling in high school and beyond.

- Posted by Parent - mtarc

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The average private school tuition in Cincinnati, OH is $8,487 for elementary schools and $17,834 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cincinnati, OH is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).