Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Average class size: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Jude Catholic School
About the School
- St. Jude Catholic School presently provides education for Pre-school through 8th grade students of the parish.
- The mission of the school is to educate each child spiritually, academically, and socially; guiding each to live a Christian life anchored in Catholic values.
- Currently, approximately 250 of the parish youth attend the Catholic school, an inclusive education school, St. Jude serves all the children of the parish who are registered members of St. Jude and are living within the boundaries of the church.
- Some classes have a waiting list.
- Volunteers are welcome to help in the lunchroom, classroom, library, computer lab, and various activities including health services throughout the year.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Average class size: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Jude Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:
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Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
182 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
61%
State avg.: 24%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
21 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Jude Catholic School often compared to?
St. Jude Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Patrick Catholic School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Jude Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Jude Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Jude Catholic School located?
St. Jude Catholic School is located in the Pleasant Valley neighborhood of Wichita, KS.
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