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#128 of 253 private schools in LA
St James Episcopal Day School
Elementary School · Baton Rouge, LA
A private elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
445 CONVENTION ST, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
- 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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 LA.
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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 LA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St James Episcopal Day School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$34,082
Median home value
$105,100
Median rent
$935/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
31.2%
Poverty rate
30.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70802; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ebr Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| The Dufrocq SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| Holy Family SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 357 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St James Episcopal Day School is listed in Baton Rouge, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St James Episcopal Day School
St James Episcopal Day School is a private elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA, serving approximately 166 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #128 of 253 private schools in LA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St James Episcopal Day School
What grades does St James Episcopal Day School serve?
St James Episcopal Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend St James Episcopal Day School?
St James Episcopal Day School has an enrollment of approximately 166 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St James Episcopal Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at St James Episcopal Day School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St James Episcopal Day School rank in LA?
St James Episcopal Day School ranks #128 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is St James Episcopal Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
St James Episcopal Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Episcopal Day School a private school?
Yes, St James Episcopal Day School is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal 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 Episcopal Day School a religious school?
St James Episcopal Day School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 166
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Episcopal
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Phone
- (225) 344-0805
- Area population (ZIP 70802)
- 23,964
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70802; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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