St. Jude School
St. Jude School is a sharing and caring community with a commitment to spread the Good News of Jesus.
By our personal witness and faith commitment, we guide students as they grow with Catholic values.
With parental support and in an atmosphere of respect, we focus upon holistic education - each individual's religious, academic, and social formation.
St. Jude School is a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and offers a focused, challenging Pre-K through 8th-grade curriculum including fine arts, technology and science labs, library, enrichment programs, and full-day kindergarten.
We are an Autism, Jon Peterson, EdChoice. and EdChoice Expansion endorsed school
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked OH School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 473 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,000
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
St. Jude School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1951
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a
Student Body
Total Students
473 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
Average Class Size
25 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Several Scholarships are available to students including Catholic Participation Assistance.
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Margaret Milchen
Admissions Associate
Nichole Sedivec
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
School Notes
- Students participate in Related Academics, including Art, Music, Band, Physical Education, and Computer.
- St. Jude School offers early care beginning at 6:30 on school days and after-care until 6:00 pm.
- Students can participate in a variety of extra-curricular activities.
- Enrichment Program
- Differentiated classroom instruction
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