17641 College Road
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740

Academics

Arts & Athletics

Student Life

At Saint James School, students don’t just learn—they thrive. Our college-preparatory curriculum, personalized guidance, and small classes ensure every student is prepared for success in college and beyond.

Rooted in a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, our courses emphasize critical thinking, clear writing, and interdisciplinary problem solving—skills that colleges seek and that last a lifetime. Our faculty are dedicated teacher-mentors who know each student by name, challenge

Saint James School is a welcoming, safe community—a second family of friends, teachers, mentors, and coaches for more than 180 boarding students from 20 states and 30 countries. Our intentionally small boarding community is designed to offer students a supportive environment and immersive educational experience that prepares them for the wider world.

Students live, learn, and grow together, establishing lifelong
friendships with peers from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

All images of students not in masks and not following social distancing guidelines pre-date our COVID-19 policies.

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Saint James offers a college preparatory experience where students are challenged, supported, and known. Located just 75 minutes from Washington, DC, and Baltimore, our beautiful 800-acre setting provides top-tier academic and athletic facilities, including an MIT-certified FAB Lab. 

Founded in 1842, Saint James School is a coed, independent Episcopal boarding school with a smaller day student program for grades 8-12 located in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Saint James School offers a wide variety of sports and competition levels to challenge students and help them build confidence. Options include football, lacrosse, basketball, baseball, soccer, wrestling, cross country, volleyball, and more.

The arts—Music, Visual Arts, Theater and Dance—are an integral part of school life. At Saint James, you can get involved with what you are passionate about or something you want to try for the first time.

"Saint James School transformed our son’s academic and personal journey. The school’s rigorous curriculum challenged him in ways public school never could."

- Parent