After your tour, our admissions process continues with our online application. We recommend prospective families submit an application the fall preceding the year of intended enrollment. St. James welcomes students of any race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, and religious background as we seek to have a diverse student body.
Priority admission is given to families that apply by the December 1st application deadline. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis after the priority deadline until a grade level is full. Once a grade fills, accepted students may be placed on a waitlist. Enrollment offers for those receiving priority consideration are released in mid-December.
As a part of the application process, an assessment is required for applicants to PreK-3 through 5th grade. Our assessment focuses on developmental milestones to ensure applicants are prepared to begin their St. James experience. Applicants to the Nest, our early childhood program, do not need to schedule an assessment but are required to tour the school. Assessments are scheduled upon submission of the online application.
Application Items
- Applicant’s birth certificate and a current photo
- Admission assessment for applicants to PreK-3 through 5th grade
- Teacher recommendation form for applicants currently enrolled in a daycare or school
- Transcript for applicants to 1st grade through 5th grade.
Important Admission Dates & Deadlines
- We are currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please call the school office at 225-344-0805 to inquire about availability for 2024-2025 enrollment.
- Priority Application Period: The fall preceding the academic year to which you’re applying is our Priority Application Period.
- 2025-2026 priority applications must be submitted no later than December 1, 2024.
- Admission Assessments: Assessments for priority applicants will be held the week of November 18th, 2024. Applicants will be invited to register for a time slot.
- PreK-3: November 19
- PreK-4: November 20
- Kindergarten: November 21
- 1st through 5th: November 22