Our History

Saint James School is steeped in tradition. In 1844, Saint James Church became the first parish to be established outside the city limits in Hamilton County. The first brick schoolhouse was built in 1874 and was replaced in 1912 by what has become the core of the current school. Building additions in 1957, 1963, and 1994 developed into the present facility. For over 160 years, Saint James School has been providing a quality education for children of the surrounding area.

Saint James is one of the largest non-public elementary schools in the state of Ohio and has been recognized locally and nationally for its continuous success in preparing children spiritually and academically for the challenges of their future. This success is especially evidenced by the incredible number of students whose parents, grandparents and great grandparents have attended Saint James School.

Saint James has a proud tradition of academic excellence. In 2007 Saint James was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence for the fourth time by the United States Department of Education. Saint James is honored to be the only elementary school in the nation to have earned this distinction four times. Saint James was also awarded the Catholic Schools for Tomorrow Award in technology by the NCEA in the year 2000. Through an excellent Religious Education program, a superior core curriculum, and several special education opportunities, Saint James continues its excellence while developing new ways to meet the individual needs of our students.