Very Good

#103 of 433 private schools in GA

Top 24% of private schools

St James Catholic School

Elementary School

8412 WHITEFIELD AVE, Savannah, GA 31406

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

388

Student-Teacher

9.7:1

Score

7.1

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

388

Student-Teacher

9.7:1

Score

7.1

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Georgia private schools

#103 of 433

In Savannah

#5 of 19

public schools

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About St James Catholic School

St James Catholic School is a private elementary school in Savannah, GA. St James Catholic School serves approximately 388 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St James Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #103 of 433 private schools in GA.

How it compares0.6 pts above GA schools

7.1

This school 7.1 · Very Good
GA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 9.7:1 students to teachers, St James Catholic School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

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 39 public schools serving similar grades in Savannah, GA

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.7:1

This School

12.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

388

This School

528

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.1

This School

5.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 63.1% vs 0%

Hispanic 12.9% vs 0%

Black 8.2% vs 0%

Asian 5.9% vs 0%

St James Catholic School Savannah Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St James Catholic School (this school)	—	388	9.7:1	7.1
Hesse School	1.0 mi	995	13.8:1	4.6
The STEM Academy at Bartlett	1.0 mi	697	13.2:1	9.2
UHS of Savannah Coastal Harbor Treatment Center	1.4 mi	61	7.6:1	5.5
Oglethorpe Charter School	1.4 mi	584	13.3:1	4.2
White Bluff Elementary School	1.6 mi	660	15.3:1	4.1
Heard Elementary School	1.9 mi	664	14.1:1	6.4
Hodge Elementary School	2.0 mi	388	12.5:1	6.8
Isle of Hope School	2.3 mi	613	11.8:1	4.3
Largo-Tibet Elementary School	2.4 mi	611	15.7:1	3.0
School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low	2.6 mi	666	15.1:1	4.8
Windsor Forest Elementary School	2.9 mi	451	9:1	4.4
Jacob G. Smith Elementary School	3.1 mi	468	13:1	8.5
Pulaski Elementary SChool	3.3 mi	576	13.4:1	6.5
Haven Elementary School	3.3 mi	377	13.5:1	3.8
Myers Middle School	3.4 mi	452	13.3:1	2.2
Ellis Elementary School	3.8 mi	428	10.7:1	6.0
DeRenne Middle School	3.9 mi	496	12.1:1	3.4
Savannah-Chatham E-Learning Academy	4.1 mi	493	12:1	5.2
Susie King Taylor Community School	4.7 mi	309	14:1	7.7
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School	4.8 mi	365	12.2:1	9.8

Showing 20 of 39 schools. View all schools in Savannah

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 GA.

Classroom Attention

B 5.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.7:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 6.7 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 56%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 388

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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 GA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 63.1%

Hispanic 12.9%

Two or More 9.3%

Black 8.2%

Asian 5.9%

Native American 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

8412 WHITEFIELD AVE, Savannah, GA 31406

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St James Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HANCOCK DAY SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Hodge Elementary School (rated 6.8/10, 2.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Heard Elementary School (rated 6.4/10, 1.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Savannah, see our Savannah schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
CHATHAM ACADEMY Savannah	0.9 mi	76	6.3
Hesse School Savannah	1.0 mi	995	4.6
The STEM Academy at Bartlett Savannah	1.0 mi	697	9.2
UHS of Savannah Coastal Harbor Treatment Center Savannah	1.4 mi	61	5.5
BENEDICTINE MILITARY SCHOOL Savannah	1.4 mi	408	7.0
Oglethorpe Charter School Savannah	1.4 mi	584	4.2
White Bluff Elementary School Savannah	1.6 mi	660	4.1
Heard Elementary School Savannah	1.9 mi	664	6.4
Hodge Elementary School Savannah	2.0 mi	388	6.8
BETHESDA ACADEMY Savannah	2.3 mi	99	7.3
HANCOCK DAY SCHOOL Savannah	2.0 mi	419	8.3
RAMBAM DAY SCHOOL Savannah	2.4 mi	54	6.3
Jenkins High School Savannah	2.4 mi	1,179	5.6
ST JOHN ACADEMY Savannah	2.4 mi	21	—
Isle of Hope School Savannah	2.3 mi	613	4.3
School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low Savannah	2.6 mi	666	4.8
SAVANNAH HONOR ACADEMY Savannah	2.7 mi	23	—
Largo-Tibet Elementary School Savannah	2.4 mi	611	3.0
Mercer Middle School Garden City	2.8 mi	404	2.5
CALVARY DAY SCHOOL Savannah	2.9 mi	971	4.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 31406 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$66,084

Median Home Value

$260,800

Median Rent

$1,340/mo

Population

34,649

College Educated

36.9%

Homeownership

58.4%

Avg Commute

22 min

Poverty Rate

15%

Median Age

36.5

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
Altamaha Elementary School Baxley, GA	389	7.1
J. T. Reddick Elementary School Tifton, GA	344	7.1
Jeffersonville Elementary Jeffersonville, GA	352	7.1
Milford Elementary School Marietta, GA	353	7.1
Ringgold Elementary School Ringgold, GA	428	7.1
Sam D. Panter Elementary School Hiram, GA	530	7.1

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 388 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St James Catholic School is 9.7:1. 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 GA?

St James Catholic School ranks #103 of 433 private schools in GA.

What is St James Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St James Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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: 53 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score: 45 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 388
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 40
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Chatham County
Phone: (912) 355-3132

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