St. James School (2026 Profile)

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St. James Catholic School provides a well-rounded education in a cooperative effort to prepare students for a life-long learning of their Christian faith.

Our goals and commitment to Education remain the same on the inside, even tho' our look on the outside is changing.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 104 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

104 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

46%

State avg.: 16%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

School Motto: Glorifying God through Word, Worship & Service

St. James Catholic School provides a well-rounded education in a cooperative effort to prepare students for a life-long learning of their Christian faith. Our goals and commitment to Education remain the same on the inside, even tho' our look on the outside is changing.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 104 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Iowa is $8,981 for elementary schools and $11,290 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Iowa is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).