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St. Jude of the Lake School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Mahtomedi, MN

600 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi, MN 55115

Overall grade: B+

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

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 73% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Mahtomedi since at least 2011

In Mahtomedi, Minnesota, St. Jude of the Lake School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 221 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 73% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 170 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
221
Teachers
19.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 112 girls, 109 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
170 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 55% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota (11 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 74% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    128’11–1294’13–1453’15–1642’17–1872’19–20155’21–22221’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K45
    K28
    129
    228
    337
    429
    520
    623
    717
    810

    Student body

    White93%
    Two or more races4%
    Black2%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Minnesota

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

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    • 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 of the Lake School

    What grades does St. Jude of the Lake School serve?

    St. Jude of the Lake School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Jude of the Lake School?

    About 221 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Jude of the Lake School?

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

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