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St. Jamess Childrens Center

1205 W Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23220

www.stjchildrenscenter.org

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)

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St. Jamess Childrens Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1986

Student Body

Total Students

46 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

St. Jamess Childrens Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

46:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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.

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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)

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The average private school tuition in Richmond, VA is $17,728 for elementary schools and $20,903 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Richmond, VA is 61% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).