St. Francis - St. James United Catholic School is a living faith community.
Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we endeavor to provide an environment in which each child can grow spiritually, morally, intellectually, socially, aesthetically and physically.
We, at St. Francis - St. James United School, believe that Jesus is Lord of our lives and integration of our basic Christian principles is fundamental to our unity in the Catholic faith.
We also believe that the unique development and growth of self-esteem, respect and talents in each individual are vital for Christian living.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
108 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Francis St.. James United School?
The application deadline for St. Francis St.. James United School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Francis St.. James United School is St. Paul Academy & Summit School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Macdonald Montessori Center (1.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
175 Western Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 227-1039
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 227-1039
1 miles
Gr: K | 40 students
1150 Goodrich Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-2451
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-2451
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 918 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas More School ![St. Thomas More School Photo]( "St. Thomas More School Photo")
(Catholic)
1065 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 224-4836
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 224-4836
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Cretin Derham Hall
(Catholic)
550 Albert St S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 690-2443
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 690-2443
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,220 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Spirit School ![Holy Spirit School Photo]( "Holy Spirit School Photo")
(Catholic)
515 Albert Street S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 698-3353
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 698-3353
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1150 Goodrich Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-2451
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-2451
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 918 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cretin Derham Hall
(Catholic)
550 Albert St S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 690-2443
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 690-2443
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,220 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mount Zion Temple
(Jewish)
1300 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-3881
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-3881
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students
Christ's Household Of Faith School
(Christian)
355 Marshall Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 265-3419
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 265-3419
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
530 Lafond Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 925-8700
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 925-8700
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 769 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1150 Goodrich Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-2451
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-2451
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 918 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas More School ![St. Thomas More School Photo]( "St. Thomas More School Photo")
(Catholic)
1065 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 224-4836
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 224-4836
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Holy Spirit School ![Holy Spirit School Photo]( "Holy Spirit School Photo")
(Catholic)
515 Albert Street S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 698-3353
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 698-3353
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
768 Hamline Avenue S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 698-8807
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 698-8807
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 21 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Mount Zion Temple
(Jewish)
1300 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-3881
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-3881
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
175 Western Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 227-1039
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 227-1039
1 miles
Gr: K | 40 students
St. Thomas More School ![St. Thomas More School Photo]( "St. Thomas More School Photo")
(Catholic)
1065 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 224-4836
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 224-4836
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Holy Spirit School ![Holy Spirit School Photo]( "Holy Spirit School Photo")
(Catholic)
515 Albert Street S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 698-3353
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 698-3353
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mount Zion Temple
(Jewish)
1300 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-3881
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-3881
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students
Cathedral Hill Montessori School
Montessori School
325 Dayton Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 222-1555
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 222-1555
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
810 Palace Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8690
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8690
0.2 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 437 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 556 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
768 Hamline Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 285-4672
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 285-4672
0.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
768 Hamline Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 285-4672
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 285-4672
0.3 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 15 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 Chatsworth St S
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 298-1595
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 298-1595
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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