St. James Major School in Mobile, AL offers co–educational programs for grades K through 8 in an urban setting.
The school enrolls 126 udents with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 supported by 9 teachers.
It maintains Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The udent body is 100% diverse with representation across all students enrolled.
Located near several Mobile private schools,. James Major provides K–8 education within a large town community.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
126 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. James Major School?
The application deadline for St. James Major School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. James Major School is 100 Blk Men Of Greater Mobile's Phoenix Program (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Dixons Total Touch Child Development Center, Inc. (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
100 Blk Men Of Greater Mobile's Phoenix Program
Alternative School
954 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 457-9465
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 457-9465
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 156 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
821 S Wilson Ave
Mobile, AL 36610
(251) 456-5251
Mobile, AL 36610
(251) 456-5251
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students
Trinity Lutheran Elementary School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2668 Berkley Ave
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 456-7960
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 456-7960
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students
Mobile Assn Ret Citizens
Special Education School
2424 Gordon Smith Drive
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 479-7409
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 479-7409
1.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students
Nazaree Full Gospel School
(Christian)
1675 W I65 Service Rd N
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 470-1700
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 470-1700
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-K | 32 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
100 Blk Men Of Greater Mobile's Phoenix Program
Alternative School
954 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 457-9465
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 457-9465
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 156 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mobile Assn Ret Citizens
Special Education School
2424 Gordon Smith Drive
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 479-7409
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 479-7409
1.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students
65 Mobile St
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 470-9021
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 470-9021
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,242 students Tuition listed
Word Of Life Institute Christian School
(Christian)
351 S Craft Hwy
Mobile, AL 36611
(251) 456-2652
Mobile, AL 36611
(251) 456-2652
2.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 22 students
Mcgill-toolen Catholic High School ![Mcgill-toolen Catholic High School Photo]( "Mcgill-toolen Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
1501 Old Shell Rd
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 445-2904
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 445-2904
2.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 856 students Avg. class size: 15 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
100 Blk Men Of Greater Mobile's Phoenix Program
Alternative School
954 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 457-9465
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 457-9465
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 156 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
821 S Wilson Ave
Mobile, AL 36610
(251) 456-5251
Mobile, AL 36610
(251) 456-5251
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students
Trinity Lutheran Elementary School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2668 Berkley Ave
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 456-7960
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 456-7960
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students
Mobile Assn Ret Citizens
Special Education School
2424 Gordon Smith Drive
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 479-7409
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 479-7409
1.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students
743 Mt. Sinai Avenue
Mobile, AL 36612
(251) 380-7220
Mobile, AL 36612
(251) 380-7220
2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
821 S Wilson Ave
Mobile, AL 36610
(251) 456-5251
Mobile, AL 36610
(251) 456-5251
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students
Trinity Lutheran Elementary School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2668 Berkley Ave
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 456-7960
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 456-7960
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students
Nazaree Full Gospel School
(Christian)
1675 W I65 Service Rd N
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 470-1700
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 470-1700
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-K | 32 students
743 Mt. Sinai Avenue
Mobile, AL 36612
(251) 380-7220
Mobile, AL 36612
(251) 380-7220
2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Temple Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
159 Hemley Ave
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 478-9200
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 478-9200
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 65 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13700 Tanner Williams Rd
Wilmer, AL 36587
(251) 221-1675
Wilmer, AL 36587
(251) 221-1675
8395 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12800 Cunningham Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6511
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6511
8395.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9960 School House Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6733
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6733
8395.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8350 Grand Bay Wilmer Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-0900
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-0900
8395.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7456 Wilmergeorgetown Rd
Wilmer, AL 36587
(251) 221-1780
Wilmer, AL 36587
(251) 221-1780
8395.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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