St. James Elementary School vs. Holy Cross Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. James Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
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Holy Cross Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
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Advanced Degrees
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School History
Overview
St. James Elementary School in Red Bank, New Jersey, is a Catholic elementary school which provides a Christian environment for academic education of youth, under the direction of the Education Office of the Diocese of Trenton, the pastor of St. James Church and the school administration.
St. James does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or ethnic origin in acceptance of students.
St. James is a community based on Catholic faith, tradition, and values.
Our purpose is to prepare the student for his or her role as a contributing Christian member of society.
Welcome! With a rich history dating back 1941, Holy Cross Academy is an elite Catholic primary school in Rumson, NJ serving students in 3 year old preschool through Grade 8.We promote our Catholic faith to future generations through faith, knowledge, and character. We provide a premier, traditional, Catholic academic setting to nurture individuals who are not only successful but also compassionate, ethical, and responsible members of society.
Grades Offered
PK-8
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2018
Yes, selected in 2015
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Yes
Year Founded
1992
1941
Students Body
Total Students
510 students
268 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
2%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
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49
Pre-K Students
73
56
Kindergarten Students
102
25
Grade 1 Students
19
29
Grade 2 Students
35
17
Grade 3 Students
39
18
Grade 4 Students
37
15
Grade 5 Students
60
18
Grade 6 Students
39
10
Grade 7 Students
46
16
Grade 8 Students
60
15
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
24 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
90%
Average Class Size
15
15
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:26
1:11
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$10,945
Tuition Notes
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Standard Tuition Rate $11,575.00
Participating Family Tuition Rate $10,945.00
% on Financial Aid
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13%
Acceptance Rate
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100%
Admissions Director
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Karen Geltzeiler
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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10
Sports
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
11
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
After School Care Program, Art Club, Choir, Debate Team, Drama Club, Math Counts, Model United Nations, Musical Instrument Instruction, Sports Readiness Camp, Summer Enrichment Classes, Summer Sports Camps