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St. James School (Closed 2006)

249 S Webster Street
Decatur, IL 62521
St. James School is dedicated to providing a Catholic education rooted in the Gospel message.
Our school is in touch with the community, accepting children for who they are, and helping them become all they can be.
We seek to help students become aware of God's love for them and to develop a positive and healthy self-concept.
Realizing that God created each of us equal in relationship to each other as children of God, but with different gifts, we are compelled by the Gospel to reach out to welcome all children who wish to receive a Christian education that is holistic in its approach.
We strive to develop the academic and human relations skills of each student and promote an educational atmosphere that fosters growth in the life of the spirit, the mind, and the body.
We work to develop a feeling of confidence, self-esteem, and self-worth in our students, so as to enable them to be creative in the learning process.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
106 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
54%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
St. James School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • St. James School is dedicated to providing a Catholic education rooted in the Gospel message. Our school is in touch with the community, accepting children for who they are, and helping them become all they can be. We seek to help students become aware of God's love for them and to develop a positive and healthy self-concept. Realizing that God created each of us equal in relationship to each other as children of God, but with different gifts, we are compelled by the Gospel to reach out to welcome all children who wish to receive a Christian education that is holistic in its approach. We strive to develop the academic and human relations skills of each student and promote an educational atmosphere that fosters growth in the life of the spirit, the mind, and the body. We work to develop a feeling of confidence, self-esteem, and self-worth in our students, so as to enable them to be creative in the learning process.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

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).

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