Very Good
#250 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 29% of private schools
St James School
Middle School · Philadelphia, PA
A private middle school in Philadelphia, PA serving grades 4th – 8th.
3217 W CLEARFIELD ST, Philadelphia, PA 19132
- 7.9:1 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 School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 65Good Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
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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
$30,974
Median home value
$73,000
Median rent
$1,055/mo
College educated
13%
Homeownership
51.5%
Poverty rate
33.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19132; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Partnership for EducationPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | 5–8 | 2.0 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Pennsylvania School for the DeafPrivate · tuition | 8.3 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Germantown Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,025 | Compare → |
| Girard CollegePrivate · tuition | 8.1 | 1–12 | 2.2 mi | 257 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
St James School is listed in Philadelphia, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St James School
St James School is a private middle school in Philadelphia, PA, serving approximately 84 students in grades 4th-8th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #250 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St James School
What grades does St James School serve?
St James School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend St James School?
St James School has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St James School?
The student-teacher ratio at St James School is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St James School rank in PA?
St James School ranks #250 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is St James School's MySchoolScout rating?
St James School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 School a private school?
Yes, St James 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 School a religious school?
St James School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 84
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Episcopal
- School Day
- 9.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 198 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Phone
- (215) 226-1276
- Area population (ZIP 19132)
- 31,627
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 19132; 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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