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St. James Elementary School

2602 Buffalo Rd Erie, PA 16510

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 249 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 249 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. James Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
249 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
37%
State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • St. James School is an integral part of the St. James Parish and community, serving elementary education grades K-8 since 1957.
  • We create an atmosphere for learning based upon respect, discipline, and order.
  • The goal of a St. James education is to prepare our youth to assume the duties of a knowledgeable Christian member of his/her family, school, and community.
  • Small class size, individual attention, convenient morning or afternoon sessions available.
  • Goal - to help your child gain self-confidence, become more independent and develop interpersonal skills.
  • Program - formal religion program, letter recognition, math skills, writing skills, and computer skills.
  • St. James School is an integral part of the St. James Parish and community, serving elementary education grades K-8 since 1957.
  • We create an atmosphere for learning based upon respect, discipline, and order.
  • The goal of a St. James education is to prepare our youth to assume the duties of a knowledgeable Christian member of his/her family, school, and community.
  • Small class size, individual attention, convenient morning or afternoon sessions available.
  • Goal - to help your child gain self-confidence, become more independent and develop interpersonal skills.
  • Program - formal religion program, letter recognition, math skills, writing skills, and computer skills.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. James Elementary School often compared to?
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What is St. James Elementary School's ranking?
St. James Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. James Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. James Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Erie County, PA is $5,703 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Erie County, PA is 94% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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