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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
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
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
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.
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The nearest high school to St. James Catholic School is Ica Cristo Rey (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Katherine Michiels School (0.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
419 Hearst Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 333-1800
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 333-1800
1.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 255 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
St. Philip School
(Catholic)
665 Elizabeth St
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 824-8467
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 824-8467
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 299 students Avg. class size: 26 students Tuition listed
925 Chenery St
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 584-8383
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 584-8383
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School Of The Epiphany
(Catholic)
600 Italy Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 337-4030
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 337-4030
2.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 262 students
St. Cecilia School
(Catholic)
660 Vicente Street
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 731-8400
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 731-8400
2.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 555 students Avg. class size: 34 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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