Very Good
#38 of 399 private schools in MO
Top 9% of private schools
Great Circle of St. James
School
13160 COUNTY ROAD 3610, Saint James, MO 65559
Enrollment
63
Student-Teacher
5.7:1
Score
7.9
Grades
2nd – 12th
Enrollment
63
Student-Teacher
5.7:1
Score
7.9
Grades
2nd – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Missouri private schools
#38 of 399
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Great Circle of St. James
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About Great Circle of St. James
Great Circle of St. James is a private school in Saint James, MO. Great Circle of St.
James serves approximately 63 students, and covers grades 2nd-12th, and has a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Great Circle of St. James has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #38 of 399 private schools in MO.
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- MO avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 63 students, Great Circle of St. James is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.7:1 students to teachers, Great Circle of St. James sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Great Circle of St. James 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.
Score Breakdown
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 MO.
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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 MO
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
13160 COUNTY ROAD 3610, Saint James, MO 65559
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Great Circle of St. James may also want to explore other schools in the area. ST. JAMES HIGH (rated 8.8/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby St. James), which scores slightly higher. Another option is CUBA HIGH (rated 8.3/10, 10.1 miles away, in nearby Cuba), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ST. JAMES MIDDLE (rated 8.2/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby St. James), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Saint James, see our Saint James schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 19.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LUCY WORTHAM JAMES ELEM. St. James | 2.0 mi | 6.6 |
| ST. JAMES HIGH St. James | 2.1 mi | 8.8 |
| ST. JAMES MIDDLE St. James | 3.0 mi | 8.2 |
| CUBA HIGH Cuba | 10.1 mi | 8.3 |
| CUBA MIDDLE Cuba | 10.2 mi | 6.6 |
| HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Cuba | 10.3 mi | — |
| CUBA ELEM. Cuba | 10.3 mi | 3.8 |
| ROLLA JR. HIGH Rolla | 10.2 mi | 4.8 |
| ROLLA SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST SCHOOL Rolla | 10.4 mi | — |
| ROLLA MIDDLE Rolla | 10.3 mi | 4.9 |
| MARK TWAIN ELEM. Rolla | 10.6 mi | 4.0 |
| HARRY S. TRUMAN ELEM. Rolla | 10.5 mi | 4.6 |
| ROLLA SR. HIGH Rolla | 10.9 mi | 5.8 |
| ST PATRICK CATHOLIC SCHOOL Rolla | 11.2 mi | 7.2 |
| B W ROBINSON SCHOOL Rolla | 11.7 mi | 3.8 |
| COL. JOHN B. WYMAN ELEM. Rolla | 11.8 mi | 6.6 |
| STEELVILLE MIDDLE Steelville | 11.6 mi | 6.5 |
| STEELVILLE ELEM. Steelville | 11.6 mi | 6.8 |
| STEELVILLE HIGH Steelville | 14.0 mi | 6.6 |
| DENT-PHELPS ELEM. Salem | 19.6 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 65559 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$58,641
Median Home Value
$194,600
Median Rent
$834/mo
Population
9,390
College Educated
23.5%
Homeownership
74.4%
Avg Commute
29.1 min
Poverty Rate
13%
Median Age
42.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Great Circle of St. James
What grades does Great Circle of St. James serve?
Great Circle of St. James serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.
How many students attend Great Circle of St. James?
Great Circle of St. James has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Circle of St. James?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Circle of St. James is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Great Circle of St. James rank in MO?
Great Circle of St. James ranks #38 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is Great Circle of St. James's MySchoolScout rating?
Great Circle of St. James has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Great Circle of St. James a private school?
Yes, Great Circle of St. James is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Great Circle of St. James a religious school?
No, Great Circle of St. James is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 2nd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 63
- Gender Split
- 33% M / 67% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Phelps County
- Phone
- (573) 899-7179
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