Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Yearly Tuition: $750
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Sports offered
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1958
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
121 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
63%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition is based off of numbers of days children are enrolled. Tuition is billed monthly.
Summer Program Cost
$725
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Kim Goodrich-Chicca
Admissions Associate
Lauren Jackson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
54 sports
Sports
Alpine Skiing, Archery, Badminton, Ballet, Baseball, Bowling, Boxing, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Fit, Cycling, Diving, Drill Team, Equestrian, Fencing, Field Hockey, Figure Skating, Flag Football, Football, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Indoor Soccer, Intramural Sports Only, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Marksmanship, Martial Arts, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Nordic Skiing, Paddle Tennis, Polo, Riflery, Rock Climbing, Rugby, Sailing, Ski Jumping, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Surf Team, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting, Winter Track, Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
American Sign Language, Cultural Dance, Music class, Science Explorers, Sewing Class, Spanish Class, Yoga
American Sign Language, Cultural Dance, Music class, Science Explorers, Sewing Class, Spanish Class, Yoga
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten cost?
St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten's tuition is approximately $750 for private students and $725 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten?
The acceptance rate of St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
Does St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten offer a summer program?
Yes, St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten offer?
St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten offers 54 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Archery, Badminton, Ballet, Baseball, Bowling, Boxing, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Fit, Cycling, Diving, Drill Team, Equestrian, Fencing, Field Hockey, Figure Skating, Flag Football, Football, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Indoor Soccer, Intramural Sports Only, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Marksmanship, Martial Arts, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Nordic Skiing, Paddle Tennis, Polo, Riflery, Rock Climbing, Rugby, Sailing, Ski Jumping, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Surf Team, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting, Winter Track and Wrestling. St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
View the St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day of School
June 06, 2025 (Friday)
School Closed
June 09, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of Summer School
July 17, 2025 (Thursday)
School Closed through August 2025
July 21, 2025 (Monday)
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The nearest high school to St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten is Irl - Westmoreland Academy (0.5 miles away)
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Irl - Westmoreland Academy
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