St. James School (White Oak)

What St. James School (White Oak) does

St. James School (White Oak) is a private Catholic K-8 elementary school located in the White Oak neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, operated as a ministry of St. James the Greater Parish and serving approximately 653 students across the 2026-2027 academic year. The school was founded in 1843 and has been recognized four times as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, one of the most repeated distinctions in the U.S. K-12 sector. Instruction follows the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Course of Study, integrating faith formation (including the Theology of the Body curriculum) with a standard liberal-arts and STEM curriculum that includes coding, robotics, and engineering in a dedicated STEM lab supported by 550+ networked devices.

The school's core product is a faith-based K-8 education, delivered by 100% Ohio-licensed faculty of whom nearly half hold advanced degrees, with operating capacity expanded by before- and after-school extended-care and summer camp programs. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition of $6,635 per student per year, supplemented by $350 annual student fees, a one-time $200 registration fee, paid extended-care and summer programming, parish operating subsidy, and State of Ohio EdChoice scholarship funding. The institution has pursued a multi-year capital improvement program, with phased renovations completed in 2023 and 2024, learning-spaces and flooring upgrades in 2025, and a full-building air conditioning installation scheduled for 2026. Customer acquisition is driven by parish referral, multi-generational family attendance, and the school's regional reputational standing rather than active marketing or external sales channels.

Name

St. James School (White Oak)

Legal name

St. James School

Website

https://stjameswo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1843

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

St. James School (White Oak) is a private Catholic K-8 school in Cincinnati, Ohio, operated by St. James the Greater Parish, serving about 653 students with a licensed faculty, STEM and Theology of the Body curricula, and tuition-based recurring revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Elementary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Catholic elementary education
• K-8 private school
• Faith-based education
• STEM curriculum
• Before after school childcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue source from families of enrolled students. Tuition is tiered based on parish membership status. Payment options include full payment in July or ten monthly payments starting in August through FACTS tuition management.
2. Student Fees: $350 per student covers technology, cafeteria, PTO, school supplies, art supplies, planners, and government scholarship administration.
3. Registration Fees: $200 per student new student registration fee.
4. Childcare Services: Before and after school childcare for students in grades K-4, with monthly fees ranging from $83 to $898 depending on attendance type and number of children.
5. Parish Subsidy: St. James the Greater Church subsidizes school operations with a portion of Sunday collection, representing a significant funding source.
6. State of Ohio Funding: The school depends on state assistance to provide specialized services and mandated services required by the state, including EdChoice scholarship programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

St. James School provides Catholic kindergarten through 8th grade education, integrating faith formation with a rigorous academic curriculum accredited by the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association. The core program includes core academic subjects, weekly technology instruction, STEM Lab access, Religious Education including Theology of the Body, and academic support services, delivered through small classes averaging 21 students with 100% state-licensed faculty.

Product overview

St. James School is a Catholic kindergarten through eighth grade elementary school offering a comprehensive educational program built on a foundation of Catholic faith. The core offering is the K-8 Catholic Education Program, complemented by weekly Technology Curriculum with access to a STEM Lab featuring robotics, 3D printers, and circuitry. The school provides Religious Education including Theology of the Body instruction and is fully accredited by the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association. Auxiliary services include a Child Care Program (before/after school) and Summer Programs (Drama, STEM, Language, Athletics). Academic Support Services encompass intervention specialists, gifted education, occupational therapy, and psychological services. The school offers over 40 extracurricular activities spanning Fine Arts (band, choir, musicals), Athletics, and Academic Clubs (Academic Team, Bible Bowl, Chess Club, Power of the Pen, Student Ambassadors).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Catholic K-8 Education Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Class of 2026 was offered over $2,351,524 in scholarships
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Northwest Local School District (NWLSD)minorOthersCoordinates and provides busing for students at St. James. Transportation office located at 513-825-4600. Busing availability depends on residence within the district boundaries. Not available for students living within one mile of the school or outside NWLSD.
• FACTS Tuition ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline tuition management system used for tuition collection and payment plan administration. Two payment options available: full payment in July or ten monthly payments starting in August. Service fees apply ($22 for full payment, $53 for payment plans).
• PlusPortalscoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline school management system used for parent/student communication, homework assignments, grade reports, school calendar, and email communications including weekly Wednesday E-Envelope.
• State of Ohio EdChoice Scholarship ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-funded scholarship program providing Educational Choice Scholarships for students from designated public schools. Includes Traditional EdChoice (based on residence in underperforming schools) and Expansion EdChoice (based on family income).
• Archdiocese of CincinnaticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides accreditation through Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association, follows Course of Study as outlined by the Archdiocese, offers tuition assistance through Catholic Education Foundation, and sets governance and policy standards.
• Ohio Catholic School Accrediting AssociationcoreOthersProvides formal accreditation for St. James School, ensuring compliance with educational standards and quality benchmarks.
• St. James the Greater ParishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent parish that sponsors St. James School as a ministry. Provides financial subsidy from Sunday collections, supports school operations, and integrates school with broader parish community life including shared Mass attendance and religious activities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Elder High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school in Price Hill, Cincinnati, and a documented feeder destination for St. James graduates. Operates under the Archdiocese of Cincinnati with the same Catholic mission as St. James but at a different grade level and with a larger scale.
• Seton High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and a documented destination for St. James graduates. Comparable to St. James in Catholic mission and student pipeline, but serves grades 9-12 with a different tuition and accreditation structure.
• St. Xavier High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and a documented destination for St. James graduates. Comparable in Catholic mission and Archdiocesan sponsorship, but serves grades 9-12 with a broader athletic and academic footprint.
• Archdiocese of Cincinnati Catholic Schools: Central office that accredits, governs, and provides shared services for Catholic schools (including St. James) across the Archdiocese. Comparable to St. James as the institutional counterpart that sets the Course of Study, accreditation standards, and tuition-assistance framework under which the school operates.

Direct peers

• Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School: Catholic K-8 elementary school in the greater Cincinnati Archdiocese serving families seeking faith-based education. Directly comparable to St. James in mission, grade range, tuition-supported business model, and reliance on parish sponsorship within the same regional school system.
• St. Vivian School: Catholic K-8 elementary school in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati serving Catholic families in the Cincinnati area. Directly comparable in faith-based mission, K-8 grade range, tuition model, and parish-sponsored operating structure to St. James.
• St. Mary School (Hyde Park): Catholic K-8 elementary school in Hyde Park, Cincinnati, operated within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Comparable to St. James in faith-based mission, K-8 grade range, tuition-supported revenue model, and parish sponsorship.
• Royalmont Academy: Catholic K-8 school in Mason, Ohio (Archdiocese of Cincinnati) offering faith-based elementary education with a similar tuition-supported operating model. Comparable to St. James in mission, grade range, and Catholic education market in the Greater Cincinnati region.
• St. Clement School: Catholic K-8 elementary school in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati offering faith-based education with a parish-sponsored operating model. Comparable to St. James in mission, grade range, tuition structure, and competition for Catholic families in the greater Cincinnati market.
• St. Margaret of York School: Catholic K-8 elementary school in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati serving suburban families in the Symmes Township/Loveland area. Comparable to St. James in faith-based mission, K-8 grade range, tuition model, and competitive positioning for Catholic families on Cincinnati's east side.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@St.JamesSchoolWO
• Facebookfacebook.com/stjamesschoolwhiteoak
• Instagraminstagram.com/saint_james_panthers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st.-james-school-white-oak-

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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