St James School

Founded in 1842, Saint James School is a coeducational, Episcopal boarding school with a smaller day student program for grades 8-12 located in western Maryland. From many backgrounds, faiths, and points of view, their students are broadly educated and deeply principled. They are self-confident, well spoken, and fearless in sharing their opinions and beliefs. They are well prepared for college and life. Kind and moral, their students are inspired to lead for good.

The Saint James community is distinguished by an abiding mutual respect that impacts every aspect of life and learning. Here, every person is welcome, every voice is heard, and every perspective is valued.

Departments & Courses

All Saint James School students are grounded in the basic skills and content of traditional liberal arts and sciences. Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered for able and interested students who are keen to pursue subjects in greater depth. Electives are offered to upper-form students for enrichment and the exploration of new interests.

A dedicated faculty inspires, teaches, and encourages their students to meet a particular challenge or to strive for an ambitious goal. Their teachers are available to students either by appointment or informally, and students are urged to seek out a teacher whenever they need extra help.

Small classes, typically 10-12 students, ensure that each student is engaged and actively involved in the day’s lesson.

Departments

• Math
• Science
• English
• History, Religious Studies & Social Sciences
• Fine Arts
• Classical and Modern Languages

2020-2021 Tuition Fee

• Boarding: $51,000
• Day: $33,500
• Textbooks: $500
• Student Discretionary Spending: $1,000
• Academic Support (as needed): $4,500
• International Student Support: $9,000

Saint James Clubs: Opportunities for Student Leadership

Saint James School provides students with many outlets for leadership and involvement. Students have the chance to plan and organize events, enhance their skills and interests, and create fun, engaging activities that forge stronger relationships with their peers and teachers. Clubs form around a common activity or interest that furthers education or benefits the School community.

Some of their clubs date back more than one hundred years, while others are brand new. Through clubs, students can find a wide range of group activities that appeal to their special interests.