About the School
- St. James Catholic School in Grand Rapids, MI serves 114 udents from pre–kindergarten through eighth grade in a central city setting.
- The co–ed Catholic school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and offers a regular elementary and secondary program.
- The school employs 7 teachers, resulting in a udent–teacher ratio of 16:1.
- The udent population includes 44% students of color, reflecting racial and ethnic diversity within the school community.
- Located near other Grand Rapids private schools,.
- James Catholic School provides Catholic education in a city environment with an enrollment size of 114.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
114 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. James Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. James Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. James Catholic School is Sacred Heart Academy (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
1200 Dayton St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 459-0948
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 587 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
319 Sheldon Blvd SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 233-5800
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1110 College Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-8627
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
2222 Lake Michigan Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 735-6030
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 516 students
Christian
955 Westend Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-3925
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
1200 Dayton St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 459-0948
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 587 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
319 Sheldon Blvd SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 233-5800
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 24 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
1801 Bristol Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 233-5900
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1151 Oakleigh Road NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 791-9797
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 637 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
810 Van Raalte SW
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 241-5202
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
1200 Dayton St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 459-0948
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1110 College Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-8627
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
2222 Lake Michigan Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 735-6030
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 516 students
Christian
955 Westend Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-3925
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1151 Oakleigh Road NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 791-9797
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
1200 Dayton St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 459-0948
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1110 College Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-8627
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
2222 Lake Michigan Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 735-6030
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 516 students
Christian
955 Westend Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-3925
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 81 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2066 Oakwood Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 363-0505
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Quick Facts
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11950 Riley St
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(616) 786-2400
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2400
9350.7 miles
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(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
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856 E 12th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2701
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2701
9350.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
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11946 New Holland St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1500
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1500
9350.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
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Rank:
10/
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10542 Chicago Dr
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3375
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3375
9352 miles
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10155 Quincy St
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-4701
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-4701
9352.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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