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St. James School

309 S Stewart Rd Liberty, MO 64068
Tel: (816) 781-4428

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MO School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • The community of St. James school, are a prayerful and Eucharist people who treasure our Catholic traditions.
  • We strive to grow in our faith by being good stewards of the gifts God has given us and by sharing God's truth with all.
  • As the Body of Christ, we are called to love and serve everyone, especially the marginalized, with joy and hospitality.
  • Devoted to our children as well as to their profession, St. James' staff works hard to maintain excellence by means of in-service training, continuing education and representation on various educational boards.
  • Staff members also give of their time to extra activities with students, serving as advisors to many organizations.
  • Our students experience learning opportunities, which connect to specific skills for life.
  • Our school focuses on one Lifeskill each month.
  • Students learn, practice and apply the skills to the classroom and real-life situations.
  • Each morning students recite our Lifelong Guideline pledge: I promise to be faith-filled, trustworthy, truthful and an active-listener too.
  • I will do my personal best, and give no-put downs to any of you.
  • These guidelines work in conjunction with the Lifeskills to build responsible, Christian citizens.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MO School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Body
Largest student body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeSt. James School
Pre-K71
Kind63
135
227
331
429
536
622
732
814
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School Motto
A Glorious Part of the St. James Catholic Church

Student Body

Total Students
360 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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St. James School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Largest student body.
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