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#302 of 378 private schools in MD
St James Academy
Elementary School · Monkton, MD
A private elementary school in Monkton, MD serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
3100 MONKTON RD, Monkton, MD 21111
- 9.5:1 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 MD.
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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 MD
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
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Where St James Academy 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$135,781
Median home value
$585,400
Median rent
$1,458/mo
College educated
64%
Homeownership
95.7%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21111; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| Montessori ManorPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 18 | 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.
St James Academy is listed in Monkton, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St James Academy
St James Academy is a private elementary school in Monkton, MD, serving approximately 288 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #302 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St James Academy
What grades does St James Academy serve?
St James Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St James Academy?
St James Academy has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St James Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St James Academy is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St James Academy rank in MD?
St James Academy ranks #302 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is St James Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
St James Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Academy a private school?
Yes, St James Academy 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 Academy a religious school?
St James Academy has a Episcopal religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 288
- Gender Split
- 61% M / 39% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Episcopal
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Baltimore County
- Phone
- (410) 771-4816
- Area population (ZIP 21111)
- 4,690
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 48.6
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 21111; 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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