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#1091 of 1,462 private schools in FL

St James Catholic School

Elementary School

601 NW 131ST ST, Miami, FL 33168

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

419

Student-Teacher

14.4:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

419

Student-Teacher

14.4:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#1,091 of 1,462

In Miami

#77 of 141

public schools

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About St James Catholic School

St James Catholic School is a private elementary school in Miami, FL. St James Catholic School serves approximately 419 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St James Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,091 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares1.1 pts below FL schools

5.5

This school 5.5 · Average
FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

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.

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How St James Catholic School compares to 256 public schools serving similar grades in Miami, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.4:1

This School

18.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

419

This School

523

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.5

This School

7.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 89.3% vs 0%

Hispanic 8.6% vs 0%

Asian 0.7% vs 0%

St James Catholic School Miami Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St James Catholic School (this school)	—	419	14.4:1	5.5
GRATIGNY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.0 mi	418	14.4:1	7.3
HUBERT O. SIBLEY K-8 ACADEMY	1.0 mi	732	17.4:1	6.1
THOMAS JEFFERSON BISCAYNE GARDENS K-8 ACADEMY	1.1 mi	788	14.1:1	8.1
MIAMI-DADE VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL FRANCHISE	1.2 mi	668	19.6:1	2.6
LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.3 mi	354	14.8:1	5.7
THE SEED SCHOOL OF MIAMI	1.5 mi	254	50.8:1	4.7
CARRIE P. MEEK/WESTVIEW K-8 CENTER	1.6 mi	591	17.4:1	5.7
VAN E. BLANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.8 mi	330	16.5:1	6.6
PHOENIX ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE NORTH	1.9 mi	25	—:1	—
HENRY E.S. REEVES K-8 CENTER	1.9 mi	807	16.5:1	6.6
OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.3 mi	508	16.9:1	5.6
COPE CENTER NORTH	2.4 mi	32	4.6:1	5.3
HERE'S HELP	2.5 mi	3	—:1	—
MATER ACADEMY BISCAYNE NORTH MIAMI BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.7 mi	383	47.9:1	6.5
MATER ACADEMY VIRTUAL CHARTER SCHOOL	2.7 mi	110	—:1	5.9
SCOTT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.8 mi	450	18:1	9.0
COLEGIATE PREPARATORY ACADEMY	2.8 mi	171	—:1	5.1
KIPP MIAMI-LIBERTY CITY	2.9 mi	1,234	49.4:1	4.7
ARCOLA LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.2 mi	556	15.9:1	8.5
PHYLLIS R. MILLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.3 mi	446	15.9:1	9.0

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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

C+ 3.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.4:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.6 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 4.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 20%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 419

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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)

Black 89.3%

Hispanic 8.6%

Two or More 1.4%

Asian 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

601 NW 131ST ST, Miami, FL 33168

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St James Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THOMAS JEFFERSON BISCAYNE GARDENS K-8 ACADEMY (rated 8.1/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is GRATIGNY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LINDA LENTIN K-8 CENTER (rated 7.2/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby North Miami Beach), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Miami, see our Miami schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
MIAMI UNION ADVENTIST ACADEMY North Miami	0.4 mi	270	5.7
MIAMI UNION ACADEMY OF SDA North Miami	0.4 mi	280	5.2
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Miami	0.4 mi	135	6.2
KEYSTONE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Miami	0.5 mi	862	5.1
EXCEL KIDS ACADEMY-BENJAMIN FRANKLIN K-8 North Miami	0.7 mi	37	5.7
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN K-8 CENTER North Miami	0.7 mi	540	6.8
LIVELY STONES FOR JESUS SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE Miami	0.8 mi	4	—
HUBERT O. SIBLEY K-8 ACADEMY Miami	1.0 mi	732	6.1
GRATIGNY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami	1.0 mi	418	7.3
THOMAS JEFFERSON BISCAYNE GARDENS K-8 ACADEMY Miami	1.1 mi	788	8.1
DOCTORS CHARTER SCHOOL OF MIAMI SHORES Miami Shores	1.1 mi	590	5.5
MIAMI-DADE VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL FRANCHISE Miami	1.2 mi	668	2.6
LINDA LENTIN K-8 CENTER North Miami Beach	1.2 mi	652	7.2
LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami	1.3 mi	354	5.7
AMAZING LEARNING ACADEMY Miami	1.4 mi	12	—
THE SEED SCHOOL OF MIAMI Miami	1.5 mi	254	4.7
HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN SCHOOL North Miami	1.5 mi	310	5.7
BRIGHT FUTURE SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE Miami	1.7 mi	38	5.2
NORTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL North Miami	1.6 mi	797	6.3
CARRIE P. MEEK/WESTVIEW K-8 CENTER Miami	1.6 mi	591	5.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33168 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$58,636

Median Home Value

$329,000

Median Rent

$1,576/mo

Population

22,556

College Educated

16.2%

Homeownership

76.4%

Avg Commute

29.3 min

Poverty Rate

16.9%

Median Age

38.7

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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 Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St James Catholic School?

St James Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St James Catholic School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St James Catholic School rank in FL?

St James Catholic School ranks #1,091 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is St James Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St James Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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
Transit Score: 42 Some Transit
Bike Score: 62 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 419
Gender Split: 43% M / 57% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 29
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Miami-Dade County
Phone: (954) 325-4583

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