Saints Simon & Jude School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 381 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,200
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Saints Simon & Jude School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
MSA-CESS Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Saints Simon & Jude School
Pre-K	48
Kind	44
1	38
2	31
3	37
4	46
5	37
6	30
7	35
8	35

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1962

First Day of School

Tue. Sep 8, 2026

Last Day of School

Wed. Jun 16, 2027

Awards

Blue Ribbon School

Student Body

Total Students

381 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Uniform

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,200

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Tuition Notes

Cost is 1st child K-Gr. 8 tuition. There are discounts for siblings. PreK tuition is different.

% on Financial Aid

21%

Admissions Director

Jennifer Appaneal

Sports

Total Sports Offered

13 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

Field HockeyFlag Football

FootballLacrosse

Ski JumpingSoccer

SoftballTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

10 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Boys Scouts & Girl ScoutsInnovate & Illustrate

Reading OlympicsScience Explorers

Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClubBand

Concert Choir & ChorusJunior Theatre Production K-Gr. 3

Spring Musical Gr. 4-8

Recreational Athletic Programs:

CYO Sports

School Notes

Saints Simon and Jude School is a co-educational Catholic school in West Chester, Pennsylvania educating children in preschool through grade 8.
The United States Department of Education recognized our strong academic program in 2017 by naming us as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. SSJ was also named as a 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021 School of Distinguished Instruction by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
The SSJ School experience is enhanced by extracurricular activities for students with a wide array of interests: science, sports, reading, singing, performing arts, instrumental music, and community service.
SSJ has an outstanding before and after school CARES program and financial aid is available for all families who qualify.

School Motto: Through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, we at Saints Simon and Jude School, commit ourselves to learning, proclaiming and living the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Saints Simon and Jude School provides a quality Catholic education for students in preschool throughgrade 8. We have a history of strong academics enhanced by the latest technology, fine arts, Spanish, honors math, and a state-of-the-art science lab.
From the moment students and parents walk through the doors at Saints Simon and Jude, it is our goal that they have a sense of belonging, both to theschool and to the parish community. Our community provides a nurturing environment in which students can feel comfortable learning, growing, and making decisions.
Saints Simon and Jude Catholic School is a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence andis fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.SSJ was also named as a 2022 and 2021 School of Distinguished Instruction by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Currently, 372 boys and girls are enrolled at SSJ in preschool through grade 8.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Saints Simon & Jude School cost?

Saints Simon & Jude School's tuition is approximately $6,200 for private students.

What schools are Saints Simon & Jude School often compared to?

Saints Simon & Jude School is often viewed alongside schools like Ss Peter And Paul School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Saints Simon & Jude School offer?

Saints Simon & Jude School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Football, Lacrosse, Ski Jumping, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball. Saints Simon & Jude School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.

What is Saints Simon & Jude School's ranking?

Saints Simon & Jude School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Saints Simon & Jude School?

The application deadline for Saints Simon & Jude School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Chester County, PA is $23,751 for elementary schools and $33,028 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chester County, PA is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).