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St. James The Less School

1628 Oakland Park Ave Columbus, OH 43224

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. James The Less School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Students By Grade
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Student Body

Total Students
478 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
90%
State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • St. James the Less School is a Catholic learning community committed to educating the whole student.
  • Spiritual, moral, social, academic, and emotional needs are nurtured in a Christ-centered environment that respects the uniqueness of each student.
  • We value each student as a gift from God with unique spiritual, physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs.
  • We seek to provide a challenging curriculum with the flexibility to meet the needs of each student through a variety of learning activities and instruction.
  • We expect students to demonstrate their understanding of essential knowledge and skills for problem solving encouraging scientific exploration, artistic and musical creativity and appreciation, and physical activity and development.
  • We provide an atmosphere of mutual respect among students, staff, and parents by modeling Gospel values and practicing our faith.
  • We are dedicated to educating the mind, body, and spirit of each child with the hope of nurturing confident, well-rounded, faith filled life learners.
  • St. James the Less School is a Catholic learning community committed to educating the whole student.
  • Spiritual, moral, social, academic, and emotional needs are nurtured in a Christ-centered environment that respects the uniqueness of each student.
  • We value each student as a gift from God with unique spiritual, physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs.
  • We seek to provide a challenging curriculum with the flexibility to meet the needs of each student through a variety of learning activities and instruction.
  • We expect students to demonstrate their understanding of essential knowledge and skills for problem solving encouraging scientific exploration, artistic and musical creativity and appreciation, and physical activity and development.
  • We provide an atmosphere of mutual respect among students, staff, and parents by modeling Gospel values and practicing our faith.
  • We are dedicated to educating the mind, body, and spirit of each child with the hope of nurturing confident, well-rounded, faith filled life learners.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. James The Less School's ranking?
St. James The Less School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. James The Less School?
The application deadline for St. James The Less School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. James The Less School located?
St. James The Less School is located in the North Linden neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 1 other private schools located in North Linden.

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The average private school tuition in Columbus, OH is $12,230 for elementary schools and $18,709 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Columbus, OH is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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