St. James Day School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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St. James Day School

25 S 3rd St Wilmington, NC 28401

Tel: (910) 762-7537

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NC School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 101 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

St. James Day School in Wilmington, NC offers early childhood education for grades PK and K in a city鈥揵ased setting within the Hioric District.
The school was founded in 1729, ranking it among the olde private schools in North Carolina.
Enrollment includes 101 udents across early childhood programs, supported by 2 teachers with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 51:1.
James Day School is affiliated with the Episcopal orientation and categorized under other religious private schools.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NC School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 101 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. James Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. James Day School
Pre-K	92
Kind	9

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Year Founded

1729

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Student Body

Total Students

101 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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St. James Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.

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The application deadline for St. James Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. James Day School located?

St. James Day School is located in the Historic District neighborhood of Wilmington, NC. There are 1 other private schools located in Historic District.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Wilmington, NC is $10,830 for elementary schools and $11,661 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Wilmington, NC is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).