Very Good

#167 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Top 11% of private schools

St James Cathedral School

Elementary School

505 E RIDGEWOOD ST, Orlando, FL 32803

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

403

Student-Teacher

11.4:1

Score

7.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

403

Student-Teacher

11.4:1

Score

7.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#167 of 1,462

In Orlando

#8 of 82

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About St James Cathedral School

St James Cathedral School is a private elementary school in Orlando, FL. St James Cathedral School serves approximately 403 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St James Cathedral School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #167 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares1.1 pts above FL schools

7.7

This school 7.7 · Very Good
FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

St James Cathedral 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.

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How St James Cathedral School compares to 182 public schools serving similar grades in Orlando, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.4:1

This School

16.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

403

This School

661

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.7

This School

6.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 54.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 31.5% vs 0%

Asian 3% vs 0%

Black 2.5% vs 0%

St James Cathedral School Orlando Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St James Cathedral School (this school)	—	403	11.4:1	7.7
HOWARD MIDDLE	0.3 mi	1,124	21.2:1	8.2
LAKE EOLA CHARTER	0.4 mi	194	14.9:1	3.8
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY	0.4 mi	485	14.7:1	9.5
OCPS ACADEMIC CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE	1.2 mi	941	15.2:1	5.3
ORLANDO GIFTED ACADEMY	1.2 mi	425	12.9:1	9.7
CENTRAL FLORIDA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CHARTER	1.5 mi	92	9.2:1	5.6
LAKE COMO SCHOOL	1.7 mi	887	14.5:1	7.2
PRINCETON ELEMENTARY	1.9 mi	450	14.1:1	8.9
AUDUBON PARK SCHOOL	2.0 mi	1,236	16.7:1	8.8
ROCK LAKE ELEMENTARY	2.2 mi	308	11.4:1	8.4
BLANKNER K-8	2.3 mi	802	13.6:1	8.2
ORANGE CENTER ELEMENTARY	2.5 mi	306	16.1:1	6.3
VILLAGE	2.6 mi	8	4:1	—
LAKE SILVER ELEMENTARY	2.6 mi	410	14.6:1	5.1
ORLANDO SCIENCE ELEMENTARY CHARTER	2.6 mi	717	17.9:1	8.4
BALDWIN PARK ELEMENTARY	2.7 mi	774	15.8:1	8.5
BETA	2.8 mi	58	8.3:1	7.4
UCP DOWNTOWN CHARTER	2.8 mi	179	11.9:1	2.7
JUVENILE DETENTION	2.8 mi	85	10.6:1	5.7
UCP TRANSITIONAL LEARNING ACADEMY CHARTER	2.8 mi	156	10.4:1	4.4

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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 FL.

Classroom Attention

B 6.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.4:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.2 / 10

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School Day Length 7.4 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,339.4

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 8.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 59%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 403

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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 FL

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 54.6%

Hispanic 31.5%

Two or More 8.4%

Asian 3.0%

Black 2.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

505 E RIDGEWOOD ST, Orlando, FL 32803

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St James Cathedral School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HILLCREST ELEMENTARY (rated 9.5/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PRINCETON ELEMENTARY (rated 8.9/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, AUDUBON PARK SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Orlando, see our Orlando schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
HOWARD MIDDLE Orlando	0.3 mi	1,124	8.2
QUEST KIDS ACADEMY Orlando	0.4 mi	30	6.4
VERITAS ACADEMY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA Winter Park	0.4 mi	122	8.0
LAKE EOLA CHARTER Orlando	0.4 mi	194	3.8
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY Orlando	0.4 mi	485	9.5
LAKE HIGHLAND PREPARATORY SCHOOL Orlando	0.8 mi	1,982	5.8
ORLANDO GIFTED ACADEMY Orlando	1.2 mi	425	9.7
OCPS ACADEMIC CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE Orlando	1.2 mi	941	5.3
HARVEST BAPTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Orlando	1.3 mi	12	—
CENTRAL FLORIDA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CHARTER Orlando	1.5 mi	92	5.6
JUDAH TEMPLE ACADEMY OUTREACH CENTER Orlando	1.5 mi	2	—
LAKE COMO SCHOOL Orlando	1.7 mi	887	7.2
WILLIAM R BOONE HIGH Orlando	2.0 mi	2,769	5.7
PRINCETON ELEMENTARY Orlando	1.9 mi	450	8.9
ORLANDO JUNIOR ACADEMY Orlando	2.1 mi	148	7.4
AUDUBON PARK SCHOOL Orlando	2.0 mi	1,236	8.8
JONES HIGH Orlando	2.0 mi	1,619	4.9
ABSOLUTE EXCELLENCE PREPARATORY ACADEMY Orlando	2.0 mi	79	5.7
BLANKNER K-8 Orlando	2.3 mi	802	8.2
BALDWIN OAKS ACADEMY Orlando	2.1 mi	8	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 32803 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$101,401

Median Home Value

$421,300

Median Rent

$1,823/mo

Population

22,703

College Educated

58.6%

Homeownership

53.2%

Avg Commute

24.4 min

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Median Age

37.6

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AVALON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Naples, FL	341	7.7
AZALEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg, FL	451	7.7
BISCAYNE BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami Beach, FL	538	7.7
COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY Orlando, FL	499	7.7
DEERFIELD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Deerfield Beach, FL	460	7.7
DR. HENRY E. PERRINE ACADEMY OF THE ARTS Palmetto Bay, FL	535	7.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St James Cathedral School

What grades does St James Cathedral School serve?

St James Cathedral School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St James Cathedral School?

St James Cathedral School has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St James Cathedral School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St James Cathedral School rank in FL?

St James Cathedral School ranks #167 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is St James Cathedral School's MySchoolScout rating?

St James Cathedral School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Cathedral School a private school?

Yes, St James Cathedral 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 Cathedral School a religious school?

St James Cathedral School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 92 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 65 Good Transit
Bike Score: 89 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 403
Gender Split: 52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 36
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.4 hours
Days Per Year: 181 days
Setting: Large City
County: Orange County
Phone: (407) 841-4432

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