St. James Regional Catholic School is committed to educating children in a loving, caring, Christ-centered environment where students are encouraged to grow spiritually as well as academically.  As a school community, we strive to create a Catholic Christian community of learning where each student is uniquely valued. Through a strong parent/teacher partnership, educational opportunities and extracurricular activities, each child is encouraged to develop into his or her individual best.

The St. James Regional Catholic School was established in July of 2012. It is located on the former St. Madeline/St. Rose school site. The school currently houses approximately 330 students in Grades Pre-Kindergarten through Grade Eight. The school serves students from St. Madeline, St. Rose of Lima, Saint George and St. Gabriel parishes. The school is is located approximately 10 to 15 miles south of Philadelphia and is situated in a residential area approximately a half mile from the Ridley Park business area. The original building was constructed in 1954. Later additions to the school added office spaces and classrooms with a capacity to serve 500 students.

As members of the St. James Regional Catholic School faith community, we believe the following:

• that the teachings of Jesus Christ are the basis of our spiritual and educational offerings.
• that in both word and action, we express the deepest nature of our lives as Christians.
• that both faculty and students share in liturgical services to enrich their relationships with God.
• that we, as a school community, work together to promote the faith formation and education of our students.
• that our students are given opportunities to be stewards of God’s gifts throughout our community.
• that the governing pastors, principal, faculty and staff share a cooperative and supportive relationship that nurtures and supports our students.
• that the administration and faculty strive to instill in our students a desire to be lifelong learners through educational practices that are both goal and student oriented, as well as, to succeed as productive members of the community.
• that classroom and school-wide practices promote and encourage the development of  student self-confidence, responsibility, creativity and  social skills.
• that communication is valued as a way to strengthen school, home and student partnerships.
• that faculty collaboration through participation in academic teams and faculty meetings enhance classroom practice.
• that teacher supervision through formative and summative evaluations, including regular review of plan books and classroom visits, assist teachers in meeting goals

Based on our strong beliefs as a Christ-centered school which values all students as unique 

individuals, St. James Regional Catholic School graduates are able:

• to know God through His teachings.

• to love God by showing respect for all life.

• to serve God by our acts of kindness and stewardship.

Graduates of St. James Regional Catholic School will strive to be leaders who are:

• mindful of creating positive relationships by recognizing the dignity of all children of God.

• considerate, compassionate, and empathetic individuals that reflect the virtues and values modeled at St. James Regional Catholic School.

• life-long learners displaying self-confidence and working as productive members of society.

• innovative, creative, and flexible 21st century thinkers by approaching problems with confidence based on the knowledge they gained throughout the years.

• problem-solvers working intelligently, diligently, and collaboratively.

• effective digital citizens able to compete competently in a continuously changing world.

Saint James Regional Catholic School
500 Tome Street
Ridley Park, PA 19078

(610) 583-3662 (Main office)