St. James School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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St. James School

1215 B St
Davis, CA 95616

Tel: (530) 756-3946

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St. James School in Davis, CA, serves 302 udents from preschool through eighth grade in a suburban community setting.

Founded in 1965, this Catholic co鈥揺d school offers a formal dress code and maintains a udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 19:1 with 16 teachers on staff.

Tuition is $50,000, reflecting the school's private elementary and middle school program ructure.

The udent body includes approximately 25% students of color, contributing to the school's demographic diversity.

James School is accredited by the Weern Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 302 students
Yearly Tuition: $50,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1965

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

302 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

25%

State avg.: 52%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.:

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$50,000

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Application URL

Source: Verified school update

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How much does St. James School cost?

St. James School's tuition is approximately $50,000 for private students.

What is St. James School's ranking?

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

When is the application deadline for St. James School?

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

In what neighborhood is St. James School located?

St. James School is located in the Central Davis neighborhood of Davis, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Central Davis.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 302 students
Yearly Tuition: $50,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Yolo County, CA is $16,318 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).