Top Saint James Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 3 public schools in Saint James, MO, serving 1,870 students. Saint James has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
- Saint James, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Saint James have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Saint James, MO are St. James Middle School, Lucy Wortham James Elementary School and St. James High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 29% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Missouri public school average of 14:1.
Top Saint James, MO Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- St. James Middle School Math: 35% | Reading: 53%
Rank:5/Bottom 50%1 Tiger Dr10
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 265-2300
Grades: 6-8 | 439 students
- Lucy Wortham James Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 44%
Rank:5/Bottom 50%314 S Jefferson10
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 265-2300
Grades: PK-5 | 857 students
- St. James High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:2/Bottom 50%101 E Scioto10
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 265-2300
Grades: 9-12 | 574 students
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