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#305 of 457 private schools in VA
St James Catholic School
Elementary School
830 W BROAD ST, Falls Church, VA 22046
Enrollment
438
Student-Teacher
19:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
438
Student-Teacher
19:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Virginia private schools
#305 of 457
In Falls Church
#4 of 6
public schools
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St James Catholic School
Elementary School in Falls Church · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St James Catholic School
St James Catholic School is a private elementary school in Falls Church, VA. St James Catholic School serves approximately 438 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. St James Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #305 of 457 private schools in VA.
- This school 5.8 · Average
- VA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
St James Catholic 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 Catholic School compares to 22 public schools serving similar grades in Falls Church, VA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St James Catholic School (this school) | 5.8 |
| Oak Street Elementary | 7.8 |
| Mount Daniel Elementary | 5.7 |
| Mary Ellen Henderson Middle | 8.4 |
| Jessie Thackrey Preschool | 5.4 |
| Haycock Elementary | 9.1 |
| Timber Lane Elementary | 4.7 |
| Lemon Road Elementary | 8.0 |
| Shrevewood Elementary | 5.8 |
| Longfellow Middle | 8.6 |
| Graham Road Elementary | 3.2 |
| Westlawn Elementary | 3.2 |
| Pine Spring Elementary | 4.6 |
| Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences | 5.2 |
| Pimmit Early Childhood Resource Center | 5.3 |
| Sleepy Hollow Elementary | 4.6 |
| Westgate Elementary | 5.0 |
| Jackson Middle | 5.1 |
| Woodburn Elementary | 3.2 |
| Beech Tree Elementary | 6.4 |
| Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences | 3.8 |
Showing 20 of 22 schools. View all schools in Falls Church
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 VA.
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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 VA
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
830 W BROAD ST, Falls Church, VA 22046
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St James Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Nottingham Elementary (rated 9.5/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Arlington), which scores notably higher. Another option is Tuckahoe Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Arlington), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Haycock Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Falls Church, see our Falls Church schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ACTON ACADEMY FALLS CHURCH Falls Church | 0.2 mi | — |
| Oak Street Elementary Falls Church | 0.4 mi | 7.8 |
| Mount Daniel Elementary Falls Church | 0.6 mi | 5.7 |
| FALLS CHURCH EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL Falls Church | 0.8 mi | — |
| Meridian High Falls Church | 0.9 mi | 8.9 |
| Mary Ellen Henderson Middle Falls Church | 0.9 mi | 8.4 |
| Haycock Elementary Falls Church | 1.1 mi | 9.1 |
| Jessie Thackrey Preschool Falls Church | 1.0 mi | 5.4 |
| Timber Lane Elementary Falls Church | 1.1 mi | 4.7 |
| BISHOP DENIS J. OCONNELL HIGH SCHOOL Arlington | 1.1 mi | 5.9 |
| Lemon Road Elementary Falls Church | 1.3 mi | 8.0 |
| Longfellow Middle Falls Church | 1.4 mi | 8.6 |
| Tuckahoe Elementary Arlington | 1.2 mi | 9.2 |
| Shrevewood Elementary Falls Church | 1.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Graham Road Elementary Falls Church | 1.7 mi | 3.2 |
| Westlawn Elementary Falls Church | 1.8 mi | 3.2 |
| TRINITY SCHOOL AT MEADOW VIEW Falls Church | 1.7 mi | 5.8 |
| Nottingham Elementary Arlington | 1.8 mi | 9.5 |
| Kent Gardens Elementary Mclean | 2.2 mi | 9.1 |
| OAK HILL MONTESSORI LLC Falls Church | 1.9 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 22046 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$175,446
Median Home Value
$963,600
Median Rent
$2,216/mo
Population
18,117
College Educated
76.2%
Homeownership
60.8%
Avg Commute
27.5 min
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Median Age
40.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Camelot Elementary Annandale, VA | 5.8 |
| Clara Byrd Baker Elementary Williamsburg, VA | 5.8 |
| Greenwood Mill Elementary Winchester, VA | 5.8 |
| Heritage Elementary Lynchburg, VA | 5.8 |
| Hermitage Elementary Virginia Beach, VA | 5.8 |
| Ingleside Elementary Norfolk, VA | 5.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St James Catholic School
What grades does St James Catholic School serve?
St James Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St James Catholic School?
St James Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St James Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St James Catholic School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St James Catholic School rank in VA?
St James Catholic School ranks #305 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is St James Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St James Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St James Catholic 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 Catholic School a religious school?
St James Catholic 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
- 438
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Falls Church city
- Phone
- (703) 532-2388
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