For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,722 students in Saint James, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 113 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Saint James, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Saint James, MO are St. James High School, Lucy Wortham James Elementary School and St. James Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint James, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Saint James have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Saint James, MO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. James High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 E Scioto
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 265-2300
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 265-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 556 students
Rank: #22.
Lucy Wortham James Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
314 S Jefferson
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 265-2300
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 265-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 768 students
Rank: #33.
St. James Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Tiger Dr
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 265-2300
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 265-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saint James, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Saint James, MO include St. James High School, Lucy Wortham James Elementary School and St. James Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Saint James, MO?
3 public schools are located in Saint James, MO.
What percentage of students in Saint James, MO go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Saint James, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint James, MO?
Saint James, MO public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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