Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Jamess Childrens Center
About the School
- St. James's Children's Center was founded in 1986.
- Over our history we have always stood out among child care programs for providing all children, regardless of ability, exceptional educational and cultural experiences.
- As a child care center, the Children's Center was established as an affordable, academically competitive preschool and after-school education program for children 2-12, including those identified with special needs.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Jamess Childrens Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1986
Student Body
Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 31%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Jamess Childrens Center?
The application deadline for St. Jamess Childrens Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Jamess Childrens Center located?
St. Jamess Childrens Center is located in the The Fan District neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There are 1 other private schools located in The Fan District.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Jamess Childrens Center is Cristo Rey Richmond High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Orchard House Middle School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Richmond Preparatory Christian Academy (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 84 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
All-girls
500 N Allen Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 228-2436
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-5 | 85 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Episcopal
227 S Cherry Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 648-4545
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students
Christian
400 South Addison Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 545-3108
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 18 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Montessori School (Christian)
1900 Chamberlayne Ave.
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 643-0434
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
All-boys
1311 Overbrook Rd
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 329-6300
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 9-11 | 202 students
Catholic
304 N Sheppard St
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 447-4704
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 165 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum
PO Box 26321
Richmond, VA 23260
(804) 405-3761
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students
Special Education School
2824 North Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 321-2595
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 116 students
Avg. class size: 100 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3809 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 784-0036
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 616 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
3400 Brook Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 272-9517
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 84 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
All-girls
500 N Allen Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 228-2436
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-5 | 85 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Episcopal
227 S Cherry Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 648-4545
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students
Christian
400 South Addison Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 545-3108
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 18 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Montessori School (Christian)
1900 Chamberlayne Ave.
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 643-0434
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
All-boys
1311 Overbrook Rd
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 329-6300
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students
Christian
400 South Addison Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 545-3108
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 18 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Montessori School (Christian)
1900 Chamberlayne Ave.
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 643-0434
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
3100 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 254-8850
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Specialized Curriculum
1301 Robin Hood Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 377-8024
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 128 students
Daycare / Preschool
3319 Ellwood Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 355-5093
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Quick Facts
Grange Hall Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19301 Hull Street Rd.
Moseley, VA 23120
(804) 739-6265
Moseley, VA 23120
(804) 739-6265
9104.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 724 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Moseley Elementary School
(Math: 87%)
7100 Magnolia Green Parkway
Moseley, VA 23120
(804) 639-8914
Moseley, VA 23120
(804) 639-8914
9105.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 972 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Winterpock Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9000 Elementary Way Loop
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 763-5051
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 763-5051
9105.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 834 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Powhatan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Judes Ferry Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5710
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5710
9106 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Flat Rock Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2210 Batterson Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5743
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5743
9106.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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