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Founded in 1842, Saint James School is a coeducational, Episcopal boarding and day school for grades 8-12 in Hagerstown, Maryland. Our students are self-confident, well-spoken, and prepared for college and life. Kind and moral, our students are inspired to lead for good. Here, every person is welcome, every voice is heard, and every perspective is valued. Our beautiful 800-acre campus is home to 235 students, with 75 percent boarding on campus. Small classes ensure engagement and mastery of the material. A variety of AP courses allow interested students to pursue subjects in greater depth. Saint James students grow by trying new things. We offer competitive sports, a wide variety of clubs, service opportunities, and an excellent fine arts program that includes drama, dance, music, and visual arts. We seek to enroll well-rounded applicants who are eager to participate in a wide range of activities and want close and positive relationships with their teachers and fellow students.
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Official information of Saint James School in 2024 | FindingSchool
A- Boarding
A Matriculation
A- Academics
B+ Extracurricular activities
B+ Community
A- Reviews
A Int. student mgmt
Boarding Grades: 8-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: No
Boarding Tuition: $56,000
Day S. Tuition: $56,000
# of Students: 235
Teacher:Student: 1:6
International Student: 24%
AP Courses: 21
Endowment: $148,936/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 75%
SAT: 1250/1600
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#6 University of Chicago 2
#9 California Institute of Technology 1
#9 California Institute of Technology 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 2
#9 Northwestern University 2
#14 Brown University 1
#17 Rice University 2
#17 Rice University 2
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#22 University of California: Berkeley 3
#23 University of Michigan 1
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 2
#25 University of Virginia 2
#25 University of Virginia 2
#27 University of Southern California 2
#27 University of Southern California 2
#28 New York University 3
#28 New York University 3
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2
#36 Boston College 2
#36 Boston College 2
#38 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#38 University of California: Davis 2
#38 University of California: Davis 2
#40 College of William and Mary 2
#42 Brandeis University 2
#42 Brandeis University 2
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#57 Penn State University Park 2
#57 Penn State University Park 2
#59 Syracuse University 1
#59 University of Maryland: College Park 1
#59 University of Washington 1
#68 Fordham University 2
#68 Fordham University 2
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#76 College of Wooster 1
#79 American University 2
#79 American University 2
#83 Colorado School of Mines 1
#83 Elon University 1
#83 Elon University 1
#83 University of California: Riverside 1
LAC #17 Colgate University 2
#89 Juniata College 1
#93 University of Denver 1
#93 University of San Diego 1
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1
#117 SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry 1
#127 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey: Newark Campus 1
LAC #30 Kenyon College 1
LAC #38 Franklin & Marshall College 1
LAC #38 Lafayette College 2
LAC #38 Lafayette College 2
LAC #42 Occidental College 1
Albright College 1
Albright College 1
Bentley University 1
Dean College 1
Dean College 1
Newberry College 1
Providence College 1
Rhode Island School of Design 1
Salisbury University 1
Savannah College of Art and Design 1
Shepherd University 1
University of Maryland: Baltimore County 1
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AP Courses

(Total 21)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
European History
Spanish Language and Culture
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
Latin
United States History
English Language and Composition
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
European History
Spanish Language and Culture
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
Latin
United States History
English Language and Composition
French Language and Culture
World History
Computer Science A
Statistics
Music Theory
Spanish Literature and Culture
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Studio Art: Drawing
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Sports

(Total 12)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Arts

(Total 17)
A Cappella
Choir
Drama
Guitar
Music
Music Theory
Piano
String
Theater
Voice
A Cappella
Choir
Drama
Guitar
Music
Music Theory
Piano
String
Theater
Voice
Drawing
Portfolio
Studio Art
Wind Symphony
Ceramics
Art
Digital Design
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 14)
Admission Tour Guides
FAB Lab
Art Club
Model UN
Bai Yuka (yearbook)
Mummers' Society (drama)Big Brother & Big Sisters
Music (instrumental & voice)
Chamber Orchestra
Speech & Debate
Chapel Vestry Stage Crew
Admission Tour Guides
FAB Lab
Art Club
Model UN
Bai Yuka (yearbook)
Mummers' Society (drama)Big Brother & Big Sisters
Music (instrumental & voice)
Chamber Orchestra
Speech & Debate
Chapel Vestry Stage Crew
Dance
Student Activities Club
DEI Committee
The Jacobite (newspaper)
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Contact Info

Official website
17641 College Road, Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-733-9330
admissions@stjames.edu
Maryland

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1842
Campus Size: 800 acres
Boarding Rate: 75%
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal

Application Info

Deadline: 01/31
Interview: On Campus, Admission Travel to China, Zoom
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: Duolingo, IELTS
School Code:
TOEFL: 41
SSAT: 6514

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SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 28)
4.4/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 2)
4.0 / 5 Overall
5.0 / 5 Academics
5.0 / 5 Campus
4.0 / 5 Student Life
4.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
4.5 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

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Frequently Ask Questions about Saint James School

01.
Tell me a bit about Saint James School.
Saint James School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Washington, Maryland, US. It was founded 1842 , and currently has about 235 students, 24.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.stjames.edu.
02.
Does Saint James School have rigorous academic requirements?
Saint James School is offering 21 AP courses.

In recent years, 65 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Saint James School also have 75% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Saint James School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2022, some students attended University of Chicago, California Institute of Technology, California Institute of Technology, Johns Hopkins University and Northwestern University.
04.
What is the application requirement for Saint James School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Saint James School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Saint James School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Saint James School in 2024 is $60,200 , which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@stjames.edu .
06.
Where is Saint James School located?
Saint James School is located in the State of Maryland of USA. The closest major city is Washington, which is about 60 miles away from school. Most families can choose Washington Dulles International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is Saint James School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Saint James School is among the most popular schools, within top 57 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Saint James School has been favorited by 573 users.
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How to start with an application with Saint James School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Saint James School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Saint James School’s official site: http://www.stjames.edu or call them at 301-733-9330.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Saint James School?
Yes, here are few: Mercersburg Academy, Foxcroft School and Sandy Spring Friends School.

The closest major city is Washington. You can find out more schools near Washington here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Saint James School?
The overall rating for Saint James School is A-.

The section ratings of Saint James School are:
A for Matriculation
A- for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews
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