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#67 of 188 private schools in CO

Top 35% of private schools

St James Catholic School

Elementary School

1250 NEWPORT ST, Denver, CO 80220

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

166

Student-Teacher

13.2:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

166

Student-Teacher

13.2:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Colorado private schools

#67 of 188

In Denver

#14 of 36

public schools

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About St James Catholic School

St James Catholic School is a private elementary school in Denver, CO. St James Catholic School serves approximately 166 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. St James Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #67 of 188 private schools in CO.

How it compares0.5 pts above CO schools

6.8

This school 6.8 · Average
CO avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 166 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 182 public schools serving similar grades in Denver, CO

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.2:1

This School

15.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

166

This School

409

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.8

This School

6.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 50.6% vs 0%

White 28.3% vs 0%

Black 10.8% vs 0%

Asian 7.8% vs 0%

St James Catholic School Denver Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St James Catholic School (this school)	—	166	13.2:1	6.8
Montclair School of Academics and Enrichment	0.2 mi	342	15.5:1	5.1
Odyssey School of Denver	0.8 mi	307	12.8:1	8.1
Denver School of the Arts	0.8 mi	1,039	18.9:1	8.8
Ashley Elementary School	0.9 mi	347	16.5:1	3.6
Palmer Elementary School	0.9 mi	196	15.1:1	8.1
Denver Language School	1.0 mi	924	16.2:1	9.2
Vanguard Classical School - West	1.2 mi	365	13.5:1	5.2
Park Hill School	1.2 mi	667	18.5:1	9.1
DSST: Montview Middle School	1.3 mi	459	14.3:1	6.4
McAuliffe International School	1.4 mi	1,371	19:1	8.8
Carson Elementary School	1.6 mi	415	16:1	8.9
William (Bill) Roberts ECE-8 School	1.6 mi	851	19.8:1	9.0
Hallett Academy	1.7 mi	266	12.1:1	3.8
Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences	1.7 mi	612	17.5:1	5.8
Lowry Elementary School	1.8 mi	392	15.7:1	5.0
Steck Elementary School	1.8 mi	306	16.1:1	9.1
Westerly Creek Elementary	1.8 mi	673	16.8:1	9.4
Teller Elementary School	1.9 mi	558	19.2:1	8.9
Stedman Elementary School	2.0 mi	432	18:1	7.8
Swigert International School	2.0 mi	653	16.7:1	9.1

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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 CO.

Classroom Attention

C+ 4.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.2:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 6.9 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,232

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 65%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 166

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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 CO

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 50.6%

White 28.3%

Black 10.8%

Asian 7.8%

Two or More 2.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1250 NEWPORT ST, Denver, CO 80220

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St James Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Denver Language School (rated 9.2/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Park Hill School (rated 9.1/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Odyssey School of Denver (rated 8.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Denver, see our Denver schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
EINSTEIN ACADEMY Denver	0.1 mi	12	—
Montclair School of Academics and Enrichment Denver	0.2 mi	342	5.1
PADDINGTON STATION Denver	0.3 mi	18	—
ST ELIZABETH'S SCHOOL Denver	0.7 mi	138	6.8
Odyssey School of Denver Denver	0.8 mi	307	8.1
Denver School of the Arts Denver	0.8 mi	1,039	8.8
Denver Language School Denver	1.0 mi	924	9.2
Ashley Elementary School Denver	0.9 mi	347	3.6
STANLEY BRITISH PRIMARY SCHOOL Denver	1.1 mi	464	7.0
Palmer Elementary School Denver	0.9 mi	196	8.1
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF DENVER Denver	1.2 mi	574	7.8
PRIMROSE SCHOOL AT LOWRY Denver	1.2 mi	18	—
CHRIST THE KING ROMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Denver	1.2 mi	187	5.7
DSST: Montview High School Denver	1.2 mi	566	8.6
McAuliffe International School Denver	1.4 mi	1,371	8.8
DSST: Montview Middle School Denver	1.3 mi	459	6.4
Vanguard Classical School - West Denver	1.2 mi	365	5.2
Park Hill School Denver	1.2 mi	667	9.1
BISHOP MACHEBEUF HIGH SCHOOL Denver	1.3 mi	200	7.2
BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH SCHOOL Denver	1.3 mi	310	5.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 80220 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$101,961

Median Home Value

$739,600

Median Rent

$1,621/mo

Population

36,311

College Educated

65.5%

Homeownership

57.8%

Avg Commute

24.6 min

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Median Age

38.1

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
Bennett Intermediate School Bennett, CO	227	6.8
Plateau Valley Elementary School Collbran, CO	145	6.8
ST ELIZABETH'S SCHOOL Denver, CO	138	6.8
ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC SCHOOL Loveland, CO	154	6.8
ST MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Greeley, CO	169	6.8
STS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC STEM SCHOOL Wheat Ridge, CO	204	6.8

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 Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St James Catholic School?

St James Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 166 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St James Catholic School is 13.2:1. 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 CO?

St James Catholic School ranks #67 of 188 private schools in CO.

What is St James Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St James Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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: 72 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 51 Good Transit
Bike Score: 68 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 166
Gender Split: 47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 13
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 176 days
Setting: Large City
County: Denver County
Phone: (303) 333-8275

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