Saint James School
Campus Overview
Saint James School students enrolled in Early Childhood Education, Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten through Grade 6 and Before & After School Programs enjoy a challenging educational experience in a Christ-centered environment.
Our students are bright, articulate, and engaged. They excel academically while also exploring art, music, athletics, and many other educational, extracurricular and community service endeavors. Many then continue their academic studies at Seton Catholic High School, which boasts the region’s highest graduation rate — 100%!
Academic
Excellence
Student to faculty ratio
Average Class Size
Above Average
New York State Test Scores
For 80 years, the Saint James School – accredited by the Middle States Association, located in Johnson City, New York, and part of the Catholic Schools of Broome County that is under the auspice of The Diocese of Syracuse – has supported students in discovering their unique strengths, expanding their individual capabilities, developing their intellects, forming their faith that is “living, conscious and active” and reflective of the Roman Catholic Church teachings, and fostering community engagement and social responsibility.
Our community of parents, faculty, administrators, religious sisters, and clergy are dedicated to providing a quality education for today’s children. Art, computer, music, physical education, and Spanish classes are offered from Kindergarten through Sixth Grade. Kindergarten through Third Grade are taught mainly by the grade homeroom teacher. Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Grade classes are taught by subject matter experts. We offer academic intervention services to struggling students.
Admission to Catholic Schools of Broome County is the first step on a journey toward personal success.
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#50yearsofSCC celebration continues! Alumni Weekend is next Friday, October 9th and Saturday, October 10th💚 Register for Fall Fest at https://csbcsaints.networkforgood.com/events/105759-csbc-fall-fest
#50yearsofSCC celebration continues! Alumni Weekend is next Friday, October 9th and Saturday, October 10th💚 Register for Fall Fest at https://csbcsaints.networkforgood.com/events/105759-csbc-fall-fest
What a night! We kicked off the #50yearsofSCC celebration this past Friday at our Annual Green Tie event. The evening was full of celebration as we honored our Teachers of the Year, Ms. Briana Howell, Mr. Kevin Tye, Mr. Tony Basile, and Mrs. Mary Newins, as well as our 2026 Saintly Service Recipient, Deacon Jan DeAngelo, and we are so blessed by the generosity of our CSBC community, we raised $150,000 for tuition assistance! Thank you again to our event sponsors for making this event a reality: John and Cheryl Mirabito, Gallagher Baker, PC, Lalor Family Dental, Scoville-Meno Family of Dealerships, Slavik & Co., and the Schmidt Family. God Bless and Go Saints!
What a night! We kicked off the #50yearsofSCC celebration this past Friday at our Annual Green Tie event. The evening was full of celebration as we honored our Teachers of the Year, Ms. Briana Howell, Mr. Kevin Tye, Mr. Tony Basile, and Mrs. Mary Newins, as well as our 2026 Saintly Service Recipient, Deacon Jan DeAngelo, and we are so blessed by the generosity of our CSBC community, we raised $150,000 for tuition assistance! Thank you again to our event sponsors for making this event a reality: John and Cheryl Mirabito, Gallagher Baker, PC, Lalor Family Dental, Scoville-Meno Family of Dealerships, Slavik & Co., and the Schmidt Family. God Bless and Go Saints!
Support the girls soccer team and their participation in raising awareness for athletes mental health through Morgan’s Message! 💜🩵
Support the girls soccer team and their participation in raising awareness for athletes mental health through Morgan’s Message! 💜🩵
This week, Mr. Pipher’s Careers and Vocations classes at Seton welcomed special guest speakers, Father Ignatius and Father Charbel from Mount Saint Hermitage in Endicott and Father Cornelius Deep a recently ordained Pastoral Vicar. The speakers shared their faith journeys and gave students an inside look at what daily life is like living out their unique spiritual callings.
A huge thank you to the speakers for sharing their wisdom, and to Mr. Ramil for connecting us with Father Charbel and Father Ignatius!
This week, Mr. Pipher’s Careers and Vocations classes at Seton welcomed special guest speakers, Father Ignatius and Father Charbel from Mount Saint Hermitage in Endicott and Father Cornelius Deep a recently ordained Pastoral Vicar. The speakers shared their faith journeys and gave students an inside look at what daily life is like living out their unique spiritual callings.
A huge thank you to the speakers for sharing their wisdom, and to Mr. Ramil for connecting us with Father Charbel and Father Ignatius!
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Continuing with Staff/Alumni Shoutouts! Today we recognize Miss Rita Zielewicz
My current roles at Seton Catholic Central include serving as the School Nurse and Varsity Cheerleading Coach. As a former SCC cheerleader, I am especially grateful for the opportunity to bring the cheerleading program back to the school and share my passion for the sport with a new generation of students.
I graduated from SCC in 2018 and continued my education at Broome Community College before attending Binghamton University, where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2022.
Seton Catholic Central and the Catholic schools of Broome County hold a very special place in my heart. Having experienced the community as a student, I truly believe in the values, relationships, and sense of belonging that these schools provide."
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Continuing with Staff/Alumni Shoutouts! Today we recognize Miss Rita Zielewicz
My current roles at Seton Catholic Central include serving as the School Nurse and Varsity Cheerleading Coach. As a former SCC cheerleader, I am especially grateful for the opportunity to bring the cheerleading program back to the school and share my passion for the sport with a new generation of students.
I graduated from SCC in 2018 and continued my education at Broome Community College before attending Binghamton University, where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2022.
Seton Catholic Central and the Catholic schools of Broome County hold a very special place in my heart. Having experienced the community as a student, I truly believe in the values, relationships, and sense of belonging that these schools provide."
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We are pleased to welcome Dr. Diane Phelps to Seton Catholic Central. A veteran teacher from the Binghamton School District, Dr. Phelps will be teaching French, College Writing, and Public Speak...welcome Diane and Go Saints!
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We are pleased to welcome Dr. Diane Phelps to Seton Catholic Central. A veteran teacher from the Binghamton School District, Dr. Phelps will be teaching French, College Writing, and Public Speak...welcome Diane and Go Saints!
https://csbcsaints.networkforgood.com/events/103464-the-green-tie-dinner-celebrating-50-years-of-seton-catholic-central
Online ticket sales end tonight! Walk the "green" carpet with us on Friday, September 18th starting at 6pm
https://csbcsaints.networkforgood.com/events/103464-the-green-tie-dinner-celebrating-50-years-of-seton-catholic-central
Online ticket sales end tonight! Walk the "green" carpet with us on Friday, September 18th starting at 6pm
#50yearsofscc
Staff/alumni shoutouts! Next up is Joy (Ivancie) Ousterout, class of `02.
After almost 25 years since graduating from Seton Catholic Central in 2002, Joy finds herself once again roaming familiar halls as she enters her 6th year with CSBC. She is the current TK teacher at St. James Catholic School and thanks her incredible experience as a CSBC student for the pull to come back and enroll her own children. The same feeling of family and community exists now, just as it did then and she is honored to be a part of it in a professional capacity. Joy has always felt indebted to her teachers for the amazing experience she had in school and has come to realize that the most valuable thing she can give back is the gift of her time. Joy has 3 young daughters all in the system and her husband just recently became a Saint as he has taken on the role of Boys Varsity Soccer Coach. Looking forward to an incredible year ahead - Go Saints!
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Staff/alumni shoutouts! Next up is Joy (Ivancie) Ousterout, class of `02.
After almost 25 years since graduating from Seton Catholic Central in 2002, Joy finds herself once again roaming familiar halls as she enters her 6th year with CSBC. She is the current TK teacher at St. James Catholic School and thanks her incredible experience as a CSBC student for the pull to come back and enroll her own children. The same feeling of family and community exists now, just as it did then and she is honored to be a part of it in a professional capacity. Joy has always felt indebted to her teachers for the amazing experience she had in school and has come to realize that the most valuable thing she can give back is the gift of her time. Joy has 3 young daughters all in the system and her husband just recently became a Saint as he has taken on the role of Boys Varsity Soccer Coach. Looking forward to an incredible year ahead - Go Saints!
https://csbcsaints.networkforgood.com/events/103464-the-green-tie-dinner-celebrating-50-years-of-seton-catholic-central
Excited to announce our 2026 Teacher Awards Lineup! Congratulations to all being honored, join us next week at the Green Tie Dinner to celebrate their dedication to our schools💚 🖤
St. John the Evangelist Principal Award: Brianna Howell
St. James Principal Award: Tony Basile
Seton Catholic Central Principal Award: Kevin Tye
Richard Bucci Excellence in Teaching Award: Mary Newins
https://csbcsaints.networkforgood.com/events/103464-the-green-tie-dinner-celebrating-50-years-of-seton-catholic-central
Excited to announce our 2026 Teacher Awards Lineup! Congratulations to all being honored, join us next week at the Green Tie Dinner to celebrate their dedication to our schools💚 🖤
St. John the Evangelist Principal Award: Brianna Howell
St. James Principal Award: Tony Basile
Seton Catholic Central Principal Award: Kevin Tye
Richard Bucci Excellence in Teaching Award: Mary Newins
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Continuing with our staff/alumni shoutouts! Today we celebrate Celeste Savage ,class of `81.
"Before my time at Seton, I was an Alum of St. James Grammar School in Johnson City. You might say Catholic Schools of Broome County are in my blood! I have lifelong friends that I made in grammar school who traveled the halls of Seton with me. We get together as often as we can and stay in touch through frequent texts. I believe in the Catholic School System of Broome County. As a teacher of 41 years at St. John the Evangelist, I have seen the children we nurtured and educated become doctors, lawyers, teachers, priests, and religious sisters. I am proud of the heritage of our system, and I pray that the system will continue to provide excellence in education, but most importantly, a Christ-centered education where our Catholic faith is nurtured and handed on to the next generation of Catholics. Go Saints!"
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Continuing with our staff/alumni shoutouts! Today we celebrate Celeste Savage ,class of `81.
"Before my time at Seton, I was an Alum of St. James Grammar School in Johnson City. You might say Catholic Schools of Broome County are in my blood! I have lifelong friends that I made in grammar school who traveled the halls of Seton with me. We get together as often as we can and stay in touch through frequent texts. I believe in the Catholic School System of Broome County. As a teacher of 41 years at St. John the Evangelist, I have seen the children we nurtured and educated become doctors, lawyers, teachers, priests, and religious sisters. I am proud of the heritage of our system, and I pray that the system will continue to provide excellence in education, but most importantly, a Christ-centered education where our Catholic faith is nurtured and handed on to the next generation of Catholics. Go Saints!"
