Frequently Asked Questions

The Admissions Office is located in the Leu Elementary Building.

When you come to campus, enter through the main school entrance, directly across from Shakespeare Park.  On your left, you’ll pass Furlong Hall, our administrative building (large grey building with columns).  Keep driving and follow signs to Admissions. The admissions office is located in the elementary building, the last building on the left.  Look for the doors to the left of the large bay window with an “Admissions” sign over the door. We would love to give you a personal tour of our school. We offer campus tours year-round. Contact us or schedule an individual tour of the school.

Tours specifically focused on elementary, middle, or high school typically last 40-60 minutes. A comprehensive tour of all divisions may take longer. Personal campus tours are individualized for a family’s specific interests and time allowance, so we are always happy to tailor your visit to fit your schedule and needs. Schedule your individual tour of our campus!

Yes. Most tours include the opportunity to enter and observe classrooms. Additionally, students in grades 6-12 can participate in a typical day at Saint James School through student shadowing. Experience a day in the life of a Trojan!

Making our school accessible and affordable is paramount to our mission. We offer need-based tuition assistance to families entering Saint James School for the first time as well as to current families who demonstrate need. We also offer an active duty military discount and an automatic multi-child discount.

Tuition and Affordability

• • Lunch for all grades
  • Activity Fee for Pre-K3 through Fifth Grade
  • Most School Supplies for Pre-K3 through Eighth Grade*
  • Consumable Books for Pre-K3 through Eighth Grade
  • Day Field Trips for all grades
  • Fall School Pictures for all grades
  • Junior & Senior Class Fees
  • Most Middle School Textbooks
  • Parent Association (PA) Dues for each family
  • Student Admission to all Home Sporting Events
  • Technology Fees for all grades
  • Iliad Yearbook for all students

Tuition & Affordability

The admissions team enjoys meeting each prospective family. At Saint James, this is usually done when the family comes for a campus tour or shadowing opportunity. 

There are times when a family may be moving to Montgomery from another part of the country or even from out of the country and much of the admissions process is completed by phone and email. These students may apply and may be accepted before arriving in Montgomery. When this happens the family normally comes by the school for a tour when their move is complete.

Each year we have a number of applicants who live in other parts of the country and even in other parts of the world. The application process can be completed prior to your move to Montgomery. The application, prior test scores, teacher evaluations, and grade reports can be mailed, faxed, or emailed to the admissions office. The admissions office will advise you of testing requirements and methods of executing those tests prior to your arrival in Montgomery.  Visit our Admissions page for more information. 

Yes.  We are happy to offer rolling admissions at Saint James School for qualified applicants, pending space availability.

Application fees are collected at the time of the online application submission. Enrollment fees are also paid online when the online contract is signed.

Tuition payments are made through our Blackbaud Tuition Management system. Payments can be scheduled monthly, on a 10-month cycle, quarterly, or annually. Invoices may also be scheduled and paid via cash, check, or credit card. 

Saint James School follows the Alabama High School Athletic Association guidelines for athletic eligibility.  Students entering grades 7-12 who wish to participate in competitive school athletics should verify their eligibility with the admissions office.

Students at all grade levels are required to wear school-approved uniforms. Pre-K2 uniforms are optional.

You may purchase/order uniforms from one of the following:​​

• Southern School Uniforms by Zoghbys
• Lands’ End

STJ Wonderworks is our after school care for enrolled students grades Pre-K2 through fifth grade. We also offer 9th period, our after school program for students in middle and high school.

Yes! Camp STJ is a Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) summer camp for enrolled Saint James students and local students in the community, by application. Camp STJ offers fun, educational activities for grades incoming Pre-K4 through fifth grade.  

Saint James athletics also offers various sports camps.

Saint James School is Montgomery’s independent school leader in implementing an English Language Learner’s (ELL) program across all grade levels. This program enhances non-English speaking students’ understanding of the English language. The ELL program enables our international students to excel academically and socially, enriching their Saint James School experience.