Nationally & Locally Recognized For Excellence
Saint James School (Pre-K – Grade 8) is a proud recipient of the Blue Ribbon Award for Academic Excellence. This award recognizes high-performing schools, where students rank at the top of their peer group nationwide in both reading and math on standardized tests. On the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills, Saint James students consistently score several years above grade level, and the yearly gains made by each group of students exceed expected progress.
Kindergarten – 8th Grade Program
Saint James School has been a leading choice for educating children in Manchester and surrounding towns since it first opened its doors in 1922. Many changes have happened at the school since then, but the basic principles that have turned generations of Saint James graduates into compassionate, disciplined, critical thinkers have not.
Pre-Kindergarten Program
Saint James School offers a comprehensive Pre-K program in a nurturing Christian environment. As part of the Saint James community, children have an enriching experience that includes various opportunities to be part of what they fondly refer to as “the big school.” It’s a unique environment that cannot be found elsewhere.
Cross Country BanquetNovember 12, 2024 - 1:46 amToday we celebrated the end of another successful Cross Country season with a special luncheon for our runners and coaches. A HUGE Thank You to Mr. Miller for taking on the head coach role this year and making it such a fun season!
Veterans Day CelebrationNovember 8, 2024 - 1:07 amThank you to the men and women of the United States Military who have served – and continue to serve – our great country. And, thank you to those in our own SJS community who joined us today for our Veterans Day celebration. We were so happy to honor you!
Trunk or Treat/Fall Festival PicsOctober 28, 2024 - 8:05 amA great big Thank You to Mrs. McCarthy and the SJS HSA for organizing a wonderful Halloween event for our school community this past weekend! We appreciate all the parents who signed up to decorate their trunks and hand out candy, and all the middle school students who helped run the games in courtyard. Also, a special thank you…
