St. James Regional Catholic School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to its students. St. James Regional Catholic School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, its admission policy, or in any school-administered program.*
Those applying for Pre K3 must be 3 years of age by September 1st, 2024
Those applying for Pre K4 must be 4 years of age by September 1st, 2024
Those applying for Kindergarten must be 5 years of age by September 1st, 2024
Those applying for First Grade must be 6 years of age by September 1st, 2024**
Children must be fully toilet-trained.
The necessary forms and certificates required for admission are:
If your child is transferring from another school, you will also need:
Immunization Requirements - Guidelines are set by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia does not allow exemptions for religious belief or philosophical/strong moral or ethical conviction. If your child is exempt for medical reasons, he/she may be excluded from school during an outbreak of vaccine preventable disease. Please click the box below for necessary forms and policy rationales.
*St. James Regional Catholic School reserves the right to decline admission or impose reasonable conditions of attendance if indicated by circumstance.
**St. James Regional Catholic School follows the Ridley School District’s age requirements for admission.
Any three mornings M, W, F* $3,380
Five full days $5,970
Kindergarten - 8th Grade Program Tuition
Contributing Parishioners
One Child - $4,595
Two Children - $6,720
Please note: $1,000.00 will be added for each child if you are not approved to receive your parish subsidy scholarship. Kindergarten subsidy not available for St. Gabriel's, St. Rose of Lima or St. George's.
Non-Catholic Families
Our school serves a variety of purposes, including the academic, social and physical development of the students. However, the primary purpose of our school is religious. We exist for the purpose of evangelization and catechesis, that is, the proclamation of the Gospel and formation of the entire school community of Faith. Our school offers a complete Catholic religious education program and makes every effort to develop the Faith in all the students so that they may live a full Christian life.
Non-Catholic students may be admitted to our school under the following conditions:
a. The permission of the Governing Pastors is obtained.
b. Adequate facilities and space are available, without denying the admission of
eligible Catholic students.
c. The parents or guardians agree in writing to permit their child(ren) to attend Religion classes and Religious functions that are offered as part of the school program.
d. The parents or guardians commit themselves in writing to accept and to promote the philosophy, goals, objectives, and regulations of our school.
e. The parents/guardians agree in writing to assume responsibility for all financial obligations.