Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 466 students
Yearly Tuition: $45,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School
Kind	98
1	41
2	29
3	34
4	29
5	73
6	47
7	47
8	68

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1968

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

466 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

37%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$45,000

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Tuition Notes

$6700-$7700 annually

Admissions Director

Sharon Daniels

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

FootballSoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

ChessChoir

CJSFDrama (Christmas Pageant)

HandbellsStudent Government

Yearbook

School Notes

The mission of Saints Simon and Jude School is to instill in our students personal excellence, academic proficiency, and Gospel values within an active parish-centered community extending to the community at large.
The philosophy of Saints Simon and Jude School centers on four ideals; forming Catholic values; striving for academic excellence and a quality education; fostering the unique potential of each student within a Catholic identity; developing faith through service to others and active membership in a Catholic parish community.
Our schoolwide learning expectations reflect our commitment to educate the whole child spiritually, academically, social/emotionally, physically, and globally.
We strive by personal example and values incorporated into our daily teaching to give our students a model of life centered on our resurrected Christ.
We recognize that parents are primary educators of their children; thus, we design our programs to complement Catholic family values. We encourage each student to achieve personal and academic excellence.
Our curriculum recognizes individual differences in gifts, abilities, and learning styles.
In each classroom, teachers focus on creating a faith community based on prayer, service, and parish involvement.

Sts. Simon & Jude School 20400 Magnolia Street Huntington Beach, CA 92646 714-962-4451 If you would like to schedule a tour of Sts. Simon & Jude School, please call the office to make arrangements for your visit to our campus. You can also send an e-mail request for information to Kathy Unverferth, Administrative Assistant, at [email protected] This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Applications for enrollment are now being accepted on a limited basis as space becomes available in grades K through 8. Please call the school office to have an application mailed to you.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School cost?

Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School's tuition is approximately $45,000 for private students.

What sports does Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School offer?

Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Football, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School's ranking?

Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School?

The application deadline for Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 4/6/2019

Small class sizes allows more involvement with the children

- Posted by Parent - Mr B

5 12/9/2018

A great school. My children are very happy there which is the most important thing. In addition, the academics are challenging and the teachers are kind.

- Posted by Parent - DM

5 12/9/2018

SSJ is an amazing school!

- Posted by Parent - Farina

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The average acceptance rate in Huntington Beach, CA is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).