St. James the Greater Early Childhood (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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St. James the Greater Early Childhood

1360 Tamm Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139

Tel: (314) 647-5244

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St. James the Greater Early Childhood Photo #1 - St. James has a spacious dedicated Library for reading, research, & study.

St. James the Greater Early Childhood Photo #2 - A new playground structure has been installed for the 2012-13 school year.

St. James the Greater Early Childhood Photo #3 - Our updated computer lab has 25 separate work stations, new CPU's and flat screen monitors. Laptop computers are also available.

St. James the Greater Early Childhood Photo #4 - Students participate in a "Living Rosary" two times per year to demonstrate "Faith in Action".

St. James the Greater Early Childhood Photo #5 - All students in grades K-8 attend classes in Chinese!

Established and directed by the Parish of St. James the Greater, our mission is to provide a quality Catholic education, which prepares each child to be a successful, productive, and loving human being.

We accomplish this by providing academic excellence through a developmentally-appropriate curriculum, strong in the basic skills.

We recognize each student`s abilities, and we strive to inspire an enthusiasm for lifelong learning.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MO School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Full-time learning consultant on staff.

Year Founded

1902

Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 20%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Director

Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for St. James the Greater Early Childhood is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MO School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Saint Louis, MO is $17,189 for elementary schools and $21,240 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Saint Louis, MO is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).