St. Jude Elementary School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IA School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-3
Enrollment: 193 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,600
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Jude Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-3

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Jude Elementary School
Pre-K	36
Kind	34
1	47
2	34
3	42

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Year Founded

1905

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Student Body

Total Students

193 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 16%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,600

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Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

St. Jude Elementary School, a member of the Holy Family School System, is a Catholic School.
The mission of the Holy Family School System is to provide all students with a Christ-centered education that is future oriented, grounded in educational excellence and fosters a sense of community true to the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church.
Based on the four components of Catholic school identity; message, worship, community and service, we believe that our Catholic school is an integral part of the church's mission to proclaim the Gospel, build faith communities and celebrate through worship; our commitment to academic excellence, which fosters the intellectual development of faculty and students, is an integral part of the mission of the Catholic school; the spiritual formation of the entire school community is an essential part of the mission of the Catholic school; our Catholic school is a unique faith-centered community which integrates thinking and believing in ways that encourages intellectual growth, nurtures faith and inspires action; our Catholic school is an experience of the church's faith and inspires action; our Catholic school is and experience of the church's belief, tradition, and sacramental life; and our Catholic school creates a supportive and challenging climate which affirms the dignity of all persons within the school community.

School Motto: Faith, Service, Learning

St. Jude Elementary School, a member of the Holy Family School System, is a Catholic School. The mission of the Holy Family School System is to provide all students with a Christ-centered education that is future oriented, grounded in educational excellence and fosters a sense of community true to the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church. Based on the four components of Catholic school identity; message, worship, community and service, we believe that our Catholic school is an integral part of the church's mission to proclaim the Gospel, build faith communities and celebrate through worship; our commitment to academic excellence, which fosters the intellectual development of faculty and students, is an integral part of the mission of the Catholic school; the spiritual formation of the entire school community is an essential part of the mission of the Catholic school; our Catholic school is a unique faith-centered community which integrates thinking and believing in ways that encourages intellectual growth, nurtures faith and inspires action; our Catholic school is an experience of the church's faith and inspires action; our Catholic school is and experience of the church's belief, tradition, and sacramental life; and our Catholic school creates a supportive and challenging climate which affirms the dignity of all persons within the school community.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Jude Elementary School cost?

St. Jude Elementary School's tuition is approximately $7,600 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Jude Elementary School?

The acceptance rate of St. Jude Elementary School is 85%, which is lower than the national average of 87%.

What is St. Jude Elementary School's ranking?

St. Jude Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Jude Elementary School?

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

In what neighborhood is St. Jude Elementary School located?

St. Jude Elementary School is located in the Cedar Hills neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, IA. There are 2 other private schools located in Cedar Hills.

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The average private school tuition in Cedar Rapids, IA is $7,822 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).