St. James Catholic School (2026 Profile)

321 Fair Oaks Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

St. James is a Catholic elementary school located in the Mission District of San Francisco.

It is administered by the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose in association with their lay partners.

This school serves children of families of varied cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Empowered by Jesus and his teachings, we accept the responsibility to help develop the gifts and talents of students, parents, and staff alike.

We challenge our students to recognize the importance of their role as future world leaders in light of the Gospel mandate to serve one another in love.

As leaders of our faith community, the faculty strives to instill in our students a strong sense of Catholic/Christian values, moral responsibility, appropriate decision making skills and sense of self worth.

We hope to empower students to reach their full potential by our efforts to develop the whole child, thus enabling the students to continually grow as positive, contributing members of the Church and society.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 151 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

151 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

St. James Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. James Catholic School often compared to?

St. James Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Finn Barr Catholic School by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for St. James Catholic School?

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

In what neighborhood is St. James Catholic School located?

St. James Catholic School is located in the Dolores Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Dolores Heights.