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St. Jude Cathedral School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

St. Petersburg, FL

600 58th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710

Overall grade: B+

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  • A-Years serving families
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  • Serving families in St. Petersburg since at least 2011

In St. Petersburg, Florida, St. Jude Cathedral School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 246 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
246
Teachers
14.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
17
Boys and girls
Coed · 114 girls, 132 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 64% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 140 Catholic elementary schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    289’11–12274’13–14295’15–16390’17–18304’19–20271’21–22246’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K88
    K29
    124
    227
    327
    423
    532
    626
    728
    830

    Student body

    White58%
    Hispanic or Latino24%
    Asian7%
    Two or more races6%
    Black3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Jude Cathedral School whether it takes part.

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    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
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    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
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    Questions about St. Jude Cathedral School

    What grades does St. Jude Cathedral School serve?

    St. Jude Cathedral School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Jude Cathedral School?

    About 246 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Jude Cathedral School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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