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St. Jude Catholic Education Center

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Chalfont, PA

323 W Butler Ave, Chalfont, PA 18914

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • BYears serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Chalfont

In Chalfont, Pennsylvania, St. Jude Catholic Education Center is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 281 students attend, with roughly 15 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The school day runs about 7 hours, 182 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
281
Teachers
18.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 178 girls, 103 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
182 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 74% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    321’11–12255’19–20281’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K93
    K66
    136
    239
    321
    423
    524
    626
    720
    826

    Student body

    White98%
    Black1%
    Asian1%
    Two or more races1%
    Hispanic or Latino0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

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

    More about Pennsylvania's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about St. Jude Catholic Education Center

    What grades does St. Jude Catholic Education Center serve?

    St. Jude Catholic Education Center serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Jude Catholic Education Center?

    About 281 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Jude Catholic Education Center?

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

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