Nationally & Locally Recognized For Excellence
Saint James School students consistently score well above grade level on standardized tests, with yearly gains made by each group of students exceeding 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.
5th Graders Present Saint ReportsNovember 4, 2025 - 8:00 amIn observance of All Saints’ Day, SJS fifth-grade students created written outlines and Google Slide presentations on a saint of their choice. Guided by a rubric, they researched their saints’ lives, special patronages, and how each faithfully followed God’s call. Several students…
Honoring Election DayNovember 4, 2025 - 6:00 amToday our Pre-K classes talked all about elections and voting – and even the democratic process to select which story to read! Thank you to Mrs. Carpenter for the great pics!
Halloween Casual for a CauseNovember 3, 2025 - 6:38 amOn Friday, we dressed casual for a cause, raising over $550 for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which supports the families of catastrophically wounded first responders and military service members. Our Kindergarten…
