Very Good
#145 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 17% of private schools
St James Elementary School
Elementary School
201 BROAD ST, Sewickley, PA 15143
Enrollment
137
Student-Teacher
8.1:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
137
Student-Teacher
8.1:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#145 of 873
In Sewickley
#1 of 3
public schools
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St James Elementary School
Elementary School in Sewickley · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St James Elementary School
St James Elementary School is a private elementary school in Sewickley, PA. St James Elementary School serves approximately 137 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St James Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #145 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 137 students, St James Elementary School 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 8.1:1 students to teachers, St James Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St James Elementary 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
BetaHow St James Elementary School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Sewickley, PA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St James Elementary School (this school) | 7.6 |
| Quaker Valley MS | 7.9 |
| Edgeworth El Sch | 9.4 |
| Osborne El Sch | 9.3 |
| Franklin El Sch | 9.1 |
| Pennsylvania Distance Learning CS | 4.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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 PA.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
201 BROAD ST, Sewickley, PA 15143
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St James Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Edgeworth El Sch (rated 9.4/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Osborne El Sch (rated 9.3/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, McCormick El Sch (rated 9.1/10, 4.1 miles away, in nearby Moon Township), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Sewickley, see our Sewickley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| NOAH'S ARK PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN Sewickley | 0.1 mi | — |
| Quaker Valley MS Sewickley | 0.2 mi | 7.9 |
| SEWICKLEY ACADEMY Sewickley | 0.6 mi | 5.0 |
| Edgeworth El Sch Sewickley | 0.9 mi | 9.4 |
| Osborne El Sch Sewickley | 1.0 mi | 9.3 |
| Richard J. Hyde El Sch Moon Township | 1.2 mi | 8.3 |
| Quaker Valley HS Leetsdale | 1.9 mi | 9.4 |
| J.A. Allard El Sch Moon Township | 1.8 mi | 8.5 |
| Cornell El Sch Coraopolis | 2.3 mi | 6.2 |
| Cornell HS Coraopolis | 2.3 mi | 4.4 |
| RHEMA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Coraopolis | 2.6 mi | 8.4 |
| J H Brooks El Sch Moon Township | 2.6 mi | 8.1 |
| Moon Area Upper MS Moon Township | 2.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Moon Area Lower MS Moon Township | 2.4 mi | 8.4 |
| WATSON INSTITUTE Sewickley | 2.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Moon Area SHS Moon Township | 2.6 mi | 8.0 |
| OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL Coraopolis | 2.9 mi | 8.2 |
| Bon Meade El Sch Moon Township | 2.9 mi | 8.1 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL FOR CREATIVE LEARNING Moon Township | 3.0 mi | — |
| McCormick El Sch Moon Township | 4.1 mi | 9.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 15143 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$125,339
Median Home Value
$434,900
Median Rent
$1,356/mo
Population
21,949
College Educated
60.4%
Homeownership
81.2%
Avg Commute
24.4 min
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Median Age
46.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St James Elementary School
What grades does St James Elementary School serve?
St James Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St James Elementary School?
St James Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 137 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St James Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St James Elementary School is 8.1:1. 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 School rank in PA?
St James Elementary School ranks #145 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is St James Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
St James Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 School a private school?
Yes, St James Elementary 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 Elementary School a religious school?
St James Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 137
- Gender Split
- 61% M / 39% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Phone
- (412) 837-1056
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