St. James Academy

We switched from a local public school and are so happy with our decision. I would highly recommend SJA to any family who wants to give their kids so much more!

St. James Academy is a fantastic school. We moved from Portland, OR four years ago and toured 8 schools in the area. We chose St. James Academy and have been happy every day since! Our children continue to thrive in the nurturing environment that SJA provides. The academics are outstanding. Faith and love fill the school. The Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Athletics, Foreign Language, and Leadership Program have been awarded in the community and are amazing. We have won the CA Green Ribbon Award three years in a row and this year we were recognized and awarded nationally. There is an outdoor classroom nestled in an indigenous garden along with a Monarch Butterfly sanctuary. There is an all school mass weekly that each class leads where the Jr. High students sit with the Kindergarten-second grade students acting as mentors/role models. We have an amazing athletics program with two phenomenal coaches that instill teamwork, communication, health, and fun into every class. We offer sports teams K-8. Our preforming arts program is stellar with our students being invited and having the privilege of singing at Carnegie Hall yearly. Art is taught in every grade with an hour and a half elective for the Jr. High. They have won Best in Show at the San Diego Fair two years in a row. Spanish is offered starting in Preschool through eighth grade.The spirit on campus is electric! The students exude confidence and kindness. St. James Academy is one of a kind.

This is more than just a school. It is a sanctuary for fostering the soul of your children so they are equipped to excel in Avery aspect of life. The school is supported by a wonderful of group of parents, Catholic and not Catholic. I am proud to be a part of this community.

My family couldn’t be more happy with Saint James. The teachers, administration and community work together to give our children the best education in the most organic and nurturing environment. No child is left behind. Potential is exceeded and leaders are made here! Love SJA!

My children both attended St. James and loved it. They attended 1st through 8th grade. They went on to attend St. Augustine High School and thrived there. It was the wonderful academic and religious foundation that allowed them to prosper and which prepared them for success in future life.