St. James' Children's School vs. St. Andrew's Episcopal School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. James' Children's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
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St. Andrew's Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Overview
St. James' Children's School offers an outstanding infant and preschool program, plus a full day Kindergarten.
We welcome children from six weeks through six years, and their families.
Our commitment is to serve the community by providing quality child care and a superior educational opportunity designed to prepare children for first grade.
St. James is "working parent friendly, with daily hours and holiday schedules to meet our parent's needs.
Founded in 1978, St. Andrew's Episcopal School is an independent, coeducational college preparatory school for students age 2 through Grade 12.
The mission of St. Andrew's is to know and inspire each child in an inclusive community dedicated to exceptional teaching, learning, and service.
St. Andrew's upholds each person's dignity, identity, and belonging. This commitment is foundational to our diverse, inclusive, and equitable community and essential to exceptional teaching, learning, and service.
Grades Offered
PK-K
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
n/a
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
n/a
1978
Students Body
Total Students
69 students
723 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
16
Pre-K Students
67
34
Kindergarten Students
2
16
Grade 1 Students
-
25
Grade 2 Students
-
23
Grade 3 Students
-
29
Grade 4 Students
-
31
Grade 5 Students
-
29
Grade 6 Students
-
47
Grade 7 Students
-
45
Grade 8 Students
-
51
Grade 9 Students
-
103
Grade 10 Students
-
96
Grade 11 Students
-
84
Grade 12 Students
-
94
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
86 teachers
Number of AP Classes
n/a
18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:69
1:8
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
(No jeans or sweatpants)
(No jeans or sweatpants)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 17
Tuition Cost
n/a
$47,425
Tuition Notes
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Tuition ranges from $24,150 (Full-Day Preschool) to $47,425 (Grades 9-12)
% on Financial Aid
n/a
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$26,000
Admissions Director
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Lisa Shambaugh
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
16
Sports
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
1
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Over 40 different student clubs