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St James Catholic School

Elementary School

250 W 3RD ST, Perris, CA 92570

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

111

Student-Teacher

14.6:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

111

Student-Teacher

14.6:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

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About St James Catholic School

St James Catholic School is a private elementary school in Perris, CA. St James Catholic School serves approximately 111 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St James Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #993 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it comparesOn par with CA schools

6.1

This school 6.1 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 111 students, St James Catholic School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St James Catholic School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St James Catholic School compares to 23 public schools serving similar grades in Perris, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.6:1

This School

22.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

111

This School

700

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.1

This School

4.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 72.1% vs 0%

White 5.4% vs 0%

Asian 4.5% vs 0%

St James Catholic School Perris Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St James Catholic School (this school)	—	111	14.6:1	6.1
Perris Elementary	0.3 mi	819	22.8:1	3.3
California Military Institute	0.6 mi	1,044	25.5:1	4.8
Scholar Plus Online Learning	0.7 mi	80	20:1	7.3
Palms Elementary	0.8 mi	681	25.2:1	3.3
Innovative Horizons Charter	1.1 mi	938	22.3:1	6.0
Pinacate Middle	1.3 mi	949	22.1:1	4.2
Enchanted Hills Elementary	1.4 mi	447	23.5:1	4.0
Sky View Elementary	1.4 mi	714	23.8:1	5.4
Railway Elementary	1.6 mi	727	23.5:1	3.7
Clearwater Elementary	1.8 mi	650	25:1	7.2
Triple Crown Elementary	2.4 mi	968	26.9:1	6.3
Val Verde Elementary	2.6 mi	640	18.8:1	4.0
Good Hope Elementary	2.7 mi	562	22.5:1	5.3
Val Verde Academy	3.9 mi	297	17.5:1	7.8
Val Verde Student Success Academy	3.9 mi	19	6.3:1	—
May Ranch Elementary	4.0 mi	873	25.7:1	5.3
Sierra Vista Elementary	4.1 mi	906	24.5:1	4.0
Avalon Elementary	4.2 mi	607	25.3:1	5.8
Lakeside Middle	4.2 mi	1,091	22.7:1	4.7
Columbia Elementary	4.6 mi	670	25.8:1	3.1

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention

B- 4.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.6:1

Instructional Commitment

A 8.5 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,296

Diversity & Inclusion

B- 5.0 / 10

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Diversity Index 44%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 111

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 72.1%

Two or More 18.0%

White 5.4%

Asian 4.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

250 W 3RD ST, Perris, CA 92570

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St James Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Clearwater Elementary (rated 7.2/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Triple Crown Elementary (rated 6.3/10, 2.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Innovative Horizons Charter (rated 6.0/10, 1.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Perris, see our Perris schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Perris Elementary Perris	0.3 mi	819	3.3
California Military Institute Perris	0.6 mi	1,044	4.8
Perris Lake High (Continuation) Perris	0.7 mi	278	5.7
Scholar Plus Online Learning Perris	0.7 mi	80	7.3
Palms Elementary Perris	0.8 mi	681	3.3
Pathways for Adult Life Skills Perris	0.8 mi	125	5.2
Oak Grove at The Ranch Perris	1.0 mi	31	—
Innovative Horizons Charter Perris	1.1 mi	938	6.0
Perris High Perris	1.2 mi	2,106	5.5
Pinacate Middle Perris	1.3 mi	949	4.2
Railway Elementary Perris	1.6 mi	727	3.7
Sky View Elementary Perris	1.4 mi	714	5.4
Enchanted Hills Elementary Perris	1.4 mi	447	4.0
Clearwater Elementary Perris	1.8 mi	650	7.2
Triple Crown Elementary Perris	2.4 mi	968	6.3
Val Verde Elementary Perris	2.6 mi	640	4.0
Orange Vista High Perris	2.8 mi	2,474	7.7
Good Hope Elementary Perris	2.7 mi	562	5.3
Caldera Street School Perris	3.2 mi	6	—
Val Verde High Perris	3.9 mi	322	6.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92570 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$77,570

Median Home Value

$419,800

Median Rent

$1,461/mo

Population

57,336

College Educated

9.7%

Homeownership

65.3%

Avg Commute

33.2 min

Poverty Rate

15.4%

Median Age

32.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St James Catholic School

What grades does St James Catholic School serve?

St James Catholic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St James Catholic School?

St James Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St James Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St James Catholic School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St James Catholic School rank in CA?

St James Catholic School ranks #993 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St James Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St James Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St James Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St James Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St James Catholic School a religious school?

St James Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 77 Very Walkable
Bike Score: 50 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 111
Gender Split: 49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 8
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Riverside County
Phone: (951) 657-5226

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