Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. James Catholic School
About the School
- St. James Catholic School in Montague, MI, serves 40 udents from kindergarten through fifth grade in a rural community setting.
- Founded in 1875, the school is one of the olde private schools in Michigan.
- The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 10:1, supported by 4 full–time teachers.
- James Catholic School offers a Catholic co–educational elementary program affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association.
- Approximately 5% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. James Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. James Catholic School's ranking?
St. James Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Oldest founding date.
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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to St. James Catholic School is Muskegon Catholic Central (14.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is New Era Christian School (9.9 miles away)
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Distance: 9.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students
Sports: 4
Christian
1901 Oak Avenue
New Era, MI 49446
(231) 861-5450
Distance: 14.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 22 students
Other Lutheran
6655 Marvin Rd
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-0032
Distance: 14.6 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 360 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
1145 W Laketon Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 291-0324
Distance: 14.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
1220 Eastgate St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-3221
Distance: 16.2 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 111 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3225 Roosevelt Rd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1048
Distance: 14.6 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 360 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
1145 W Laketon Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 291-0324
Distance: 18.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
455 E Ellis Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 799-9644
Distance: 21.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Christian
5873 Kendra Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-2141
Distance: 32.2 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4
14471 Sparta Ave
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-7480
Distance: 42.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 411 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Calvinist
1401 Ferndale Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-5048
Distance: 9.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students
Sports: 4
Christian
1901 Oak Avenue
New Era, MI 49446
(231) 861-5450
Distance: 14.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 22 students
Other Lutheran
6655 Marvin Rd
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-0032
Distance: 14.6 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 360 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
1145 W Laketon Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 291-0324
Distance: 14.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
1220 Eastgate St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-3221
Distance: 16.2 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 111 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3225 Roosevelt Rd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1048
Distance: 9.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students
Sports: 4
Christian
1901 Oak Avenue
New Era, MI 49446
(231) 861-5450
Distance: 14.6 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 360 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
1145 W Laketon Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 291-0324
Distance: 14.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
1220 Eastgate St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-3221
Distance: 16.2 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 111 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3225 Roosevelt Rd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1048
Distance: 19.7 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Baptist
3258 N 72nd Ave
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-2514
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4900 Stanton Blvd
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-2661
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-2661
9374.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4859 Knudsen St
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
9374.5 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4700 Stanton Blvd
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-5617
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-5617
9374.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Johnson St W
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-5691
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-5691
9375.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
308 Johnson St W
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-6320
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-6320
9375.1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 381 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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