St. Jude School is an elementary Pre-K through 8th grade school that is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary Schools.
The school functions in accord with the directives of the Catholic Church, the Scranton Diocesan Office of Education and Religious Education and the State of Pennsylvania.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,125
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Jude School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2014
Student Body
Total Students
311 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Jude School cost?
St. Jude School's tuition is approximately $6,125 for private students.
What is St. Jude School's ranking?
St. Jude School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
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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The nearest preschool is Hanover Township KinderCare (6.4 miles away)
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(570) 718-4724
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(Methodist)
1560 Wyoming Avenue
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Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 718-4724
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 718-4724
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Gr: PK-8 | 368 students
Hazleton Trinity Nursery & Kindergarten School
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(570) 454-8123
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 454-8123
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Gr: NS-K | 17 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Wyoming Valley Sda Elementary School
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(570) 868-5958
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(570) 868-5958
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Hanover Township KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1810 S Main St
Hanover Twp, PA 18706
(570) 823-4424
Hanover Twp, PA 18706
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(570) 823-4424
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 823-4424
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154 Centre St
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(570) 636-1108
Freeland, PA 18224
(570) 636-1108
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Gr: 6-12 | 209 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wilkes-barre Mennonite School
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221 Blackman St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 541-9047
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 541-9047
7.6 miles
Gr: K-11 | 19 students
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Miles
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Special Program Emphasis
154 Centre St
Freeland, PA 18224
(570) 636-1108
Freeland, PA 18224
(570) 636-1108
7.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 209 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wilkes-barre Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
221 Blackman St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 541-9047
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 541-9047
7.6 miles
Gr: K-11 | 19 students
Milford E Barnes Junior School
Special Education School
335 S Franklin St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 825-6425
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 825-6425
8.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
201 N Sprague Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 270-2100
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 270-2100
9.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 819 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 48 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Genesis School
Special Education School
562 Wyoming Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 552-3515
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 552-3515
10.3 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 25 students
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Miles
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Wyoming Valley Sda Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
476 3rd St
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 868-5958
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 868-5958
3.2 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 7 students Tuition listed
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Special Program Emphasis
154 Centre St
Freeland, PA 18224
(570) 636-1108
Freeland, PA 18224
(570) 636-1108
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Gr: 6-12 | 209 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wilkes-barre Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
221 Blackman St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 541-9047
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 541-9047
7.6 miles
Gr: K-11 | 19 students
Milford E Barnes Junior School
Special Education School
335 S Franklin St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 825-6425
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 825-6425
8.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
St. Nicholas-st Mary's School
(Catholic)
242 S Washington St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 823-8089
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 823-8089
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
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Miles
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Hanover Township KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1810 S Main St
Hanover Twp, PA 18706
(570) 823-4424
Hanover Twp, PA 18706
(570) 823-4424
6.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Main Street KinderCare ![Main Street KinderCare Photo - Toddler]( "Main Street KinderCare Photo - Toddler")
Daycare / Preschool
1810 S. Main St.
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 823-4424
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 823-4424
6.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 10 students Tuition listed
280 Hanover Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 824-4141
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 824-4141
8.2 miles
Gr: NS | 152 students
St. Nicholas-st Mary's School
(Catholic)
242 S Washington St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 823-8089
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 823-8089
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Little People Daycare School
Alternative School
154 3rd Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-4111
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-4111
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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West Berwick Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
809 Sycamore St
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
9400.6 miles
Gr: K-4 | 487 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Berwick Area High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Fowler Ave
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
9400.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 692 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Berwick Area Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Evergreen Drive
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
9401 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 837 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
East Berwick Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 East Tenth Street
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
9401 miles
Gr: K-4 | 539 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms
(Math: 10% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 Kelayres Rd
Mcadoo, PA 18237
(570) 459-3111
Mcadoo, PA 18237
(570) 459-3111
9402.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 900 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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