St. James's Children's Center was founded in 1986. Over our history we have always stood out among child care programs for providing all children, regardless of ability, exceptional educational and cultural experiences.
As a child care center, the Children's Center was established as an affordable, academically competitive preschool and after-school education program for children 2-12, including those identified with special needs.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Jamess Childrens Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1986
Student Body
Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Jamess Childrens Center?
The application deadline for St. Jamess Childrens Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Jamess Childrens Center located?
St. Jamess Childrens Center is located in the The Fan District neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There are 1 other private schools located in The Fan District.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to St. Jamess Childrens Center is Cristo Rey Richmond High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Orchard House Middle School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Richmond Preparatory Christian Academy (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
500 N Allen Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 228-2436
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 228-2436
0.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 84 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Andrew's School ![St. Andrew's School Photo - The students of St. Andrew's School and our historic, 1901 building in the Oregon Hill section of Richmond, VA.]( "St. Andrew's School Photo - The students of St. Andrew's School and our historic, 1901 building in the Oregon Hill section of Richmond, VA.")
(Episcopal)
227 S Cherry Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 648-4545
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 648-4545
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 85 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Richmond Preparatory Christian Academy
(Christian)
400 South Addison Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 545-3108
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 545-3108
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students
Providence Montessori Christian School
Montessori School (Christian)
1900 Chamberlayne Ave.
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 643-0434
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 643-0434
1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 18 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1311 Overbrook Rd
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 329-6300
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 329-6300
1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cristo Rey Richmond High School
(Catholic)
304 N Sheppard St
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 447-4704
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 447-4704
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-11 | 202 students
Nubian Village Academy ![Nubian Village Academy Photo]( "Nubian Village Academy Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
PO Box 26321
Richmond, VA 23260
(804) 405-3761
Richmond, VA 23260
(804) 405-3761
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 165 students Extracurrculars: 5
Metropolitan Day School
Special Education School
2824 North Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 321-2595
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 321-2595
1.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students
Richmond Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3809 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 784-0036
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 784-0036
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 116 students Avg. class size: 100 students Tuition listed
3400 Brook Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 272-9517
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 272-9517
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 616 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
500 N Allen Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 228-2436
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 228-2436
0.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 84 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Andrew's School ![St. Andrew's School Photo - The students of St. Andrew's School and our historic, 1901 building in the Oregon Hill section of Richmond, VA.]( "St. Andrew's School Photo - The students of St. Andrew's School and our historic, 1901 building in the Oregon Hill section of Richmond, VA.")
(Episcopal)
227 S Cherry Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 648-4545
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 648-4545
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 85 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Richmond Preparatory Christian Academy
(Christian)
400 South Addison Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 545-3108
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 545-3108
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students
Providence Montessori Christian School
Montessori School (Christian)
1900 Chamberlayne Ave.
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 643-0434
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 643-0434
1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 18 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1311 Overbrook Rd
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 329-6300
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 329-6300
1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Richmond Preparatory Christian Academy
(Christian)
400 South Addison Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 545-3108
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 545-3108
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students
Providence Montessori Christian School
Montessori School (Christian)
1900 Chamberlayne Ave.
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 643-0434
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 643-0434
1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 18 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Benedict Catholic School ![St. Benedict Catholic School Photo - St. Benedict Catholic School on the corner of Grove and Belmont, is located in the historic Museum District of Richmond, Virginia.]( "St. Benedict Catholic School Photo - St. Benedict Catholic School on the corner of Grove and Belmont, is located in the historic Museum District of Richmond, Virginia.")
(Catholic)
3100 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 254-8850
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 254-8850
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
1301 Robin Hood Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 377-8024
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 377-8024
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Richmond Child Development Cen
Daycare / Preschool
3319 Ellwood Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 355-5093
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 355-5093
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 128 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 81% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19301 Hull Street Rd.
Moseley, VA 23120
(804) 739-6265
Moseley, VA 23120
(804) 739-6265
9104.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 724 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
(Math: 87%)
7100 Magnolia Green Parkway
Moseley, VA 23120
(804) 639-8914
Moseley, VA 23120
(804) 639-8914
9105.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 972 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9000 Elementary Way Loop
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 763-5051
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 763-5051
9105.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 834 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Judes Ferry Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5710
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5710
9106 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2210 Batterson Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5743
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5743
9106.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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