Very Good
#186 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 21% of private schools
St James Elementary
Elementary School · Erie, PA
A private elementary school in Erie, PA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2602 BUFFALO RD, Erie, PA 16510
- 10.5:1 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 PA.
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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 PA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St James Elementary 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 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,326/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,938
Median home value
$158,700
Median rent
$796/mo
College educated
25.9%
Homeownership
79.4%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16510; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diehl SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Edison EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Iroquois EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 543 | Compare → |
| Rolling Ridge EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 469 | 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.
St James Elementary is listed in Erie, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St James Elementary
St James Elementary is a private elementary school in Erie, PA, serving approximately 178 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #186 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St James Elementary
What grades does St James Elementary serve?
St James Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St James Elementary?
St James Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St James Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at St James Elementary is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St James Elementary rank in PA?
St James Elementary ranks #186 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is St James Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
St James Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Elementary a private school?
Yes, St James Elementary 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 Elementary a religious school?
St James Elementary has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 178
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Erie County
- Phone
- (814) 899-3429
- Area population (ZIP 16510)
- 25,152
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 16510; 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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