St. Jude School is located in suburban Millcreek Township, less than a half-mile from the entrance to Presque Isle State Park.
St. Jude provides an excellent Catholic education in a learning environment with high moral and academic standards, outstanding teaching, and a supportive, caring community.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Yearly Tuition: $2,650
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Jude School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 27%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
20 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
K-8 Pants, shorts, jumpers or skirts with polo shirt or blouse
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Significant discounts for multiple children from the same family. Generous tuition aid available.
% on Financial Aid
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Sports
School Notes
- Daily prayer and religion classes; school and class liturgies,
spiritual retreats, sacrament preparation and character
education.
- School liturgies in which students fully participate by
planning, providing music, lectoring and altar serving.
- Older students perform community service and serve as "guardian
angels" to second and third graders preparing for First
Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.
- High academic standards and inclusion of weekly music, art,
technology, library and gym classes
- 100% certified faculty with an average of 18 years teaching
experience
- Ongoing professional development to ensure excellence in
teaching
- Technology lab with 30 new computers, printers and scanners.
Fiber optic broadband which allows faster, reliable access to all
the internet has to offer.
- Classroom computers for individual and small group use.
- "Creating a Safe School" (CASS), an initiative of The Ophelia
Project, enlists the entire school community'students, teachers,
parents, coaches and others'to reduce social aggression. CASS
reinforces Christian principles of treating others with dignity and
respect.
- Many opportunities for parents to become meaningfully involved
in school activities.
- Shared values, activities and volunteer work give St. Jude
families a strong sense of community. They create a welcoming
environment where parents, students, and supporters become
friends.
- Leadership, service and mentoring opportunities for middle school students.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Jude School cost?
St. Jude School's tuition is approximately $2,650 for private students.
What sports does St. Jude School offer?
St. Jude School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis and Wrestling.
When is the application deadline for St. Jude School?
The application deadline for St. Jude School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Erie, PA 16505
(814) 452-4273
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