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)
Top Rankings
St. Jamess Childrens Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
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
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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Miles
Quick Facts
500 N Allen Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 228-2436
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 228-2436
0.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 84 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Andrew's School ![St. Andrew's School Photo - The students of St. Andrew's School and our historic, 1901 building in the Oregon Hill section of Richmond, VA.]( "St. Andrew's School Photo - The students of St. Andrew's School and our historic, 1901 building in the Oregon Hill section of Richmond, VA.")
(Episcopal)
227 S Cherry Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 648-4545
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 648-4545
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 85 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Richmond Preparatory Christian Academy
(Christian)
400 South Addison Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 545-3108
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 545-3108
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students
Providence Montessori Christian School
Montessori School (Christian)
1900 Chamberlayne Ave.
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 643-0434
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 643-0434
1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 18 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1311 Overbrook Rd
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 329-6300
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 329-6300
1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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