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

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked OH School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 478 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Solomon Schechter Day Schools (SSDS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. James The Less School
Kind	57
1	58
2	59
3	54
4	57
5	42
6	55
7	58
8	38

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Student Body

Total Students

478 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

90%

State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

St. James the Less School is a Catholic learning community committed to educating the whole student.
Spiritual, moral, social, academic, and emotional needs are nurtured in a Christ-centered environment that respects the uniqueness of each student.
We value each student as a gift from God with unique spiritual, physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs.
We seek to provide a challenging curriculum with the flexibility to meet the needs of each student through a variety of learning activities and instruction.
We expect students to demonstrate their understanding of essential knowledge and skills for problem solving encouraging scientific exploration, artistic and musical creativity and appreciation, and physical activity and development.
We provide an atmosphere of mutual respect among students, staff, and parents by modeling Gospel values and practicing our faith.
We are dedicated to educating the mind, body, and spirit of each child with the hope of nurturing confident, well-rounded, faith filled life learners.

St. James the Less School is a Catholic learning community committed to educating the whole student.
Spiritual, moral, social, academic, and emotional needs are nurtured in a Christ-centered environment that respects the uniqueness of each student.
We value each student as a gift from God with unique spiritual, physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs.
We seek to provide a challenging curriculum with the flexibility to meet the needs of each student through a variety of learning activities and instruction.
We expect students to demonstrate their understanding of essential knowledge and skills for problem solving encouraging scientific exploration, artistic and musical creativity and appreciation, and physical activity and development.
We provide an atmosphere of mutual respect among students, staff, and parents by modeling Gospel values and practicing our faith.
We are dedicated to educating the mind, body, and spirit of each child with the hope of nurturing confident, well-rounded, faith filled life learners.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

St. James The Less School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

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

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

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

St. James The Less School is located in the North Linden neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 1 other private schools located in North Linden.

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The average private school tuition in Columbus, OH is $12,838 for elementary schools and $19,281 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Columbus, OH is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).