Sts Simon & Jude School
Tel:
(714) 962-4451
- 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.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Students: 488 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Sts Simon & Jude School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1968 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 488 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 32% State avg.: 45% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | $6700-$7700 annually |
| Admissions Director | Sharon Daniels |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cheering, Football, Softball, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Cheering, Football, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 7 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Chess, Choir, CJSF, Drama (Christmas Pageant), Handbells, Student Government, Yearbook |
School Notes
- 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 kunverferth@ssj.org 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.
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School Reviews
| 5 Small class sizes allows more involvement with the children - Posted by Parent - Mr B |
| 5 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 SSJ is an amazing school! - Posted by Parent - Farina |
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