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St. James Elementary

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · Grades PreK to 4 · Horry 01

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About St. James Elementary

Located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, St. James Elementary is a public school for pre-K through grade 4. It reported 884 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Myrtle Beach. With about 55.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 15.9 students per teacher. Within 5 miles there are 9 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Horry 01 School District runs 57 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Horry County.

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School facts

Address	9711 St. James Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
Phone	(843) 650-8220
School district	Horry 01
Grades	PreK to 4
Students (2024-25)	884
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	55.5
Students per teacher	15.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Horry County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 450249001341). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

St. James MiddlePublic · Grades 7 to 8Myrtle Beach · 0.2 mi St. James HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Murrells Inlet, SC · 1.2 mi Burgess ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 4Myrtle Beach · 1.5 mi St. James IntermediatePublic · Grades 5 to 6Myrtle Beach · 1.6 mi Seaside ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 4Garden City, SC · 2.6 mi St Michael Catholic SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 6Murrells Inlet, SC · 3 mi Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades PreK to 12Myrtle Beach · 3.6 mi Socastee MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Myrtle Beach · 4.4 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does St. James Elementary serve?

St. James Elementary serves pre-K through grade 4.

How many students attend St. James Elementary?

St. James Elementary reported 884 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St. James Elementary?

About 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 884 students and 55.5 teachers in federal data.

Is St. James Elementary a public or charter school?

St. James Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is St. James Elementary in?

St. James Elementary is part of Horry 01 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/sc/horry-01-school-district/

Where is St. James Elementary located?

St. James Elementary is at 9711 St. James Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588. The phone number is (843) 650-8220.

How many other schools are near St. James Elementary?

There are 9 other schools within 5 miles of St. James Elementary in our directory.