Benefits of Boarding School

Well Rounded and Well Prepared.

Boarding school offers an extraordinary academic experience while providing the opportunity to try new things, challenge yourself, build character, and make lifelong friendships. There is no better preparation for college, and beyond.

Saint James School is a coeducational boarding and day school serving grades 8-12 located in western Maryland. Living in our community means round-the-clock immersion in a diverse and talented group of motivated, hard-working, and principled people. It means feeling valued and respected. It means always having someone to hang out with, to learn from, and to lean on.

"Make sure you are open to having lots of new, sometimes challenging, always rewarding experiences here."

The Academic Benefits of Boarding School

Challenged

Percent of students who report that their school is academically challenging:

91% of boarding school students report being academically challenged

Supported

Hours spent with teachers, coaches, and staff outside of class:
Boarding school students spend 9 hours with staff outside of class

Percent of students who report having high-quality teachers:

96% of boarding school students report having high-quality teachers

Prepared

Percent of graduates who report being very well prepared academically for college:

78% of boarding school students report being academically prepared for college

A Place For You.

Each morning we rise with our friends, sharing laughter and stories and breakfast. Our school family lends love and support that carries us as we go about our days. Each night we return to a place where we're accepted for who we are and celebrated for the things that make us unique.