Located in Warrenton, VA, St. James' Episcopal School offers co–ed education for grades PK through 5 in a suburban setting.
Founded in 1982, the school enrolls approximately 270 students with a student–teacher ratio of 23:1 and an average class size of 8.
The school has an Episcopal religious affiliation and operates on a rolling admissions basis.
St. James' Episcopal School has 6% student diversity and is a member of the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS).
Casual dress code policies are in place, and the school serves families seeking early childhood and elementary education in the Warrenton area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked VA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. James' Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1982
Student Body
Total Students
270 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniforms in grades K-5
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
See school website for tuition rates
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
artChess club
sports
School Notes
- Saint James' Episcopal School provides exceptional, affordable educational offerings in Preschool (age 2) through Grade 5 that build strong intellect, character, and faith. Our excellent learning experience offers purposefully small class sizes, truly caring faculty, appropriately challenging academics, Christ-centered worship, and multiple global and local service opportunities. The SJES experience teaches students to be kind, productive, conscientious, and fully prepared to make a significant contribution to any community they choose to join in the future.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. James' Episcopal School's ranking?
St. James' Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. James' Episcopal School?
The application deadline for St. James' Episcopal School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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First Day of Preschool
August 31, 2026 (Monday)
School Closed
December 21, 2026 (Monday)
School Closed
December 22, 2026 (Tuesday)
School Closed
December 23, 2026 (Wednesday)
School Closed
December 24, 2026 (Thursday)
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The nearest high school to St. James' Episcopal School is Highland School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. John Evangelist Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
4258 Burrough Drive Suite 300
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 349-4989
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 349-4989
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4258 Burrough Drive Suite 300
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 349-4989
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 349-4989
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4258 Burrough Drive Suite 300
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 349-4989
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 349-4989
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4258 Burrough Drive Suite 300
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 349-4989
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 349-4989
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
271 Winchester St.
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-2458
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-2458
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students
Highland School
(1)
597 Broadview Ave
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 878-2700
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 878-2700
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anne's Academy For Girls
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
6530 Commerce Ct
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 428-3500
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 428-3500
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 16 students
4258 Burrough Drive Suite 300
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 349-4989
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 349-4989
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4177 Bludau Drive
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 680-4111
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 680-4111
6.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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Highland School
(1)
597 Broadview Ave
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 878-2700
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 878-2700
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4258 Burrough Drive Suite 300
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 349-4989
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 349-4989
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4177 Bludau Drive
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 680-4111
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 680-4111
6.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
6428 Wilson Rd
Marshall, VA 20115
(540) 364-1929
Marshall, VA 20115
(540) 364-1929
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4439 Old Tavern Road
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7501
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7501
9.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 386 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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St. John Evangelist Elementary School ![St. John Evangelist Elementary School Photo - Students visit Church on a weekly basis.]( "St. John Evangelist Elementary School Photo - Students visit Church on a weekly basis.")
(Catholic)
271 Winchester St.
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-2458
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-2458
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students
Highland School
(1)
597 Broadview Ave
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 878-2700
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 878-2700
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anne's Academy For Girls
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
6530 Commerce Ct
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 428-3500
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 428-3500
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 16 students
4258 Burrough Drive Suite 300
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 349-4989
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 349-4989
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4177 Bludau Drive
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 680-4111
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 680-4111
6.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John Evangelist Elementary School ![St. John Evangelist Elementary School Photo - Students visit Church on a weekly basis.]( "St. John Evangelist Elementary School Photo - Students visit Church on a weekly basis.")
(Catholic)
271 Winchester St.
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-2458
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-2458
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students
Highland School
(1)
597 Broadview Ave
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 878-2700
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 878-2700
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anne's Academy For Girls
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
6530 Commerce Ct
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 428-3500
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 428-3500
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 16 students
4258 Burrough Drive Suite 300
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 349-4989
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 349-4989
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4177 Bludau Drive
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 680-4111
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 680-4111
6.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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(Math: 79% | Reading: 60%)
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Culpeper, VA 22701
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(Math: 75% | Reading: 52%)
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(540) 825-5448
Culpeper, VA 22701
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(540) 825-0713
Culpeper, VA 22701
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