Saint Jude The Apostle Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked GA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 497 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,950
Average class size: 26 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 7
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Saint Jude The Apostle Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Saint Jude The Apostle Catholic School
Pre-K	16
Kind	49
1	50
2	53
3	57
4	56
5	60
6	69
7	49
8	38

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Year Founded

1962

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School

Student Body

Total Students

497 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 28%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

26 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform Required

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Feb. 7

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,950

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Tuition Notes

13500 for Non-Catholics

% on Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid Grant

$7,840

Admissions Director

Aileen Leahey

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

SoccerVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Math Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Art Club

School Notes

Saint Jude the Apostle is a Catholic Elementary School, Pre-K4 through 8th grade, located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Saint Jude School is proud to be a twice recognized National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2023, 2014 and 2003.
In addition to our core curriculum, Saint Jude provides a value-centered program, which includes STEM, Art, Computer Science, Music, Physical Education, Spanish Enrichment.

Saint Jude the Apostle is a Catholic Elementary School, Pre-K4 through 8th grade, located in Atlanta, Georgia. Saint Jude is proud to have been selected as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. In addition to our core curriculum, Saint Jude provides a value-centered program, which includes STEM, Art, Computer Science, Music, Physical Education, and Spanish.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Class of 2003, 2014, 2023 National Blue Ribbon School awardee -

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How much does Saint Jude The Apostle Catholic School cost?

Saint Jude The Apostle Catholic School's tuition is approximately $11,950 for private students.

Who are famous alumni from Saint Jude The Apostle Catholic School?

Saint Jude The Apostle Catholic School famous alumni include: Class of 2003, 2014, 2023 National Blue Ribbon School awardee.

What sports does Saint Jude The Apostle Catholic School offer?

Saint Jude The Apostle Catholic School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is Saint Jude The Apostle Catholic School's ranking?

Saint Jude The Apostle Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Saint Jude The Apostle Catholic School?

The application deadline for Saint Jude The Apostle Catholic School is Feb. 7.

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The average private school tuition in Atlanta, GA is $21,003 for elementary schools and $24,059 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Atlanta, GA is 68% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).