Below Average
#800 of 883 private schools in TX
St James the Apostle School
Elementary School
907 W THEO AVE, San Antonio, TX 78225
Enrollment
209
Student-Teacher
16.1:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
209
Student-Teacher
16.1:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Texas private schools
#800 of 883
In San Antonio
#49 of 53
public schools
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St James the Apostle School
Elementary School in San Antonio · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St James the Apostle School
St James the Apostle School is a private elementary school in San Antonio, TX. St James the Apostle School serves approximately 209 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St James the Apostle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #800 of 883 private schools in TX.
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
St James the Apostle 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 the Apostle School compares to 469 public schools serving similar grades in San Antonio, TX
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St James the Apostle School (this school) | 4.6 |
| CHARLES GRAEBNER EL | 2.8 |
| COLLINS GARDEN EL | 3.3 |
| HILLCREST EL | 3.8 |
| HARRIS MIDDLE | 3.2 |
| STONEWALL/FLANDERS EL | 3.5 |
| STORM EL | 1.7 |
| KNOX EARLY CHILDHOOD CAMPUS | 5.1 |
| LOWELL MIDDLE | 2.5 |
| PRELUDE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL | 6.5 |
| A LEAL JR MIDDLE | 4.9 |
| GEORGE E KELLY EL | 6.8 |
| BRISCOE EL | 2.5 |
| PROMESA ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL | 6.3 |
| COLLIER EL | 4.1 |
| KIPP ESPERANZA PRI | 6.0 |
| KIPP ASPIRE ACADEMY | 5.8 |
| V M ADAMS EL | 3.9 |
| SARAH S KING EL | 4.9 |
| JUVENILE DETENT CTR | 5.2 |
| DAVID BARKLEY/FRANCISCO RUIZ EL | 3.3 |
Showing 20 of 469 schools. View all schools in San Antonio
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 TX.
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 TX
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
907 W THEO AVE, San Antonio, TX 78225
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St James the Apostle School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. GEORGE E KELLY EL (rated 6.8/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PRELUDE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PROMESA ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Antonio, see our San Antonio schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| COLLINS GARDEN EL San Antonio | 0.6 mi | 3.3 |
| CHARLES GRAEBNER EL San Antonio | 0.6 mi | 2.8 |
| BURBANK H S San Antonio | 0.7 mi | 4.3 |
| HILLCREST EL San Antonio | 0.9 mi | 3.8 |
| STONEWALL/FLANDERS EL San Antonio | 1.1 mi | 3.5 |
| HARRIS MIDDLE San Antonio | 1.0 mi | 3.2 |
| STORM EL San Antonio | 1.1 mi | 1.7 |
| KNOX EARLY CHILDHOOD CAMPUS San Antonio | 1.2 mi | 5.1 |
| A LEAL JR MIDDLE San Antonio | 1.4 mi | 4.9 |
| PRELUDE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL San Antonio | 1.3 mi | 6.5 |
| LOWELL MIDDLE San Antonio | 1.3 mi | 2.5 |
| TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - SAN ANTONIO San Antonio | 1.3 mi | 4.1 |
| COLLIER EL San Antonio | 1.5 mi | 4.1 |
| PROMESA ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL San Antonio | 1.5 mi | 6.3 |
| GEORGE E KELLY EL San Antonio | 1.4 mi | 6.8 |
| BRISCOE EL San Antonio | 1.5 mi | 2.5 |
| KIPP ASPIRE ACADEMY San Antonio | 1.6 mi | 5.8 |
| KIPP UNIVERSITY PREP H S San Antonio | 1.6 mi | 5.6 |
| KIPP ESPERANZA PRI San Antonio | 1.6 mi | 6.0 |
| V M ADAMS EL San Antonio | 1.7 mi | 3.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 78225 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$46,829
Median Home Value
$110,600
Median Rent
$1,082/mo
Population
13,188
College Educated
13.5%
Homeownership
68%
Avg Commute
20.4 min
Poverty Rate
20.6%
Median Age
38.8
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| ACADEMY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Little River, TX | 4.6 |
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| HAMLIN COLLEGIATE EL Hamlin, TX | 4.6 |
| JEFFERSON EL Harlingen, TX | 4.6 |
| MAYPEARL PRI Maypearl, TX | 4.6 |
| ROY CISNEROS EL San Antonio, TX | 4.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St James the Apostle School
What grades does St James the Apostle School serve?
St James the Apostle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St James the Apostle School?
St James the Apostle School has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St James the Apostle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St James the Apostle School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St James the Apostle School rank in TX?
St James the Apostle School ranks #800 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is St James the Apostle School's MySchoolScout rating?
St James the Apostle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 the Apostle School a private school?
Yes, St James the Apostle 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 the Apostle School a religious school?
St James the Apostle School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 209
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Phone
- (210) 924-1201
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