Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,435
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. James' Children's School
About the School
- St. James' Children's School offers an outstanding infant and preschool program, plus a full day Kindergarten.
- We welcome children from six weeks through six years, and their families.
- Our commitment is to serve the community by providing quality child care and a superior educational opportunity designed to prepare children for first grade.
- St. James is "working parent friendly, with daily hours and holiday schedules to meet our parent's needs.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,435
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. James' Children's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
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Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
69 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- St. James' Children's School offers an outstanding infant and preschool program, plus a full day Kindergarten. We welcome children from six weeks through six years, and their families. Our commitment is to serve the community by providing quality child care and a superior educational opportunity designed to prepare children for first grade. St. James is "working parent friendly, with daily hours and holiday schedules to meet our parent's needs.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. James' Children's School cost?
St. James' Children's School's tuition is approximately $6,435 for private students.
What schools are St. James' Children's School often compared to?
St. James' Children's School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Andrew's Episcopal School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. James' Children's School?
The application deadline for St. James' Children's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Popular comparisons: St. James' Children's School vs. St. Andrew's Episcopal School
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. James' Children's School is Ivymount School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Beth Sholom Congregation Learning Center (0.0 miles away)
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Distance: 0.8 mi
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(301) 279-7010
Distance: 0.3 mi
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Daycare / Preschool
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(301) 340-7704
Distance: 0.3 mi
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Distance: 0.9 mi
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