St. James School is a faith-based Philadelphia 4th – 8th middle school in the Episcopal tradition, committed to educating traditionally under-resourced students in a nurturing environment. The school is a community that provides a challenging academic program and encourages the development of the moral, spiritual, intellectual, physical, and creative gifts in its students.
Saint Mark's Church adopted the historic Church of St. James the Less in 2008 in order to restore ministry to the property and once again make it a place of transformation, light, and hope for the neighborhood and the city. The opening of St. James School in September 2011 brought to fruition the hopes, prayers, and hard work of those dedicated to this effort.
As the only Episcopal school in the city of Philadelphia, St. James is providing all students with a top-quality, faith-based private education. Thanks to more than 1,000 annual donors and scores of volunteers, our school is tuition-free. To prepare each student for acceptance into best-fit high schools, class size is capped at 18 students, maintaining a 7:1 student/instructor ratio, and the extended school day (10 hours) week (Saturday and Sunday programming) and year (11 months!) provides for more time and learning!
Throughout grades 9-12, our Graduate Support Team stays in close contact, mentoring and tutoring graduates to ensure their success. Support continues as they apply to and enter college, technical school or a career. They never stop being St. James Students!
For more information about the school or to offer your time or resources, visit their website or Facebook page or call 215.226.1276.
