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St. Jude School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Elyria, OH

594 Poplar St, Elyria, OH 44035

Overall grade: B+

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

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 52% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Elyria since at least 2011

St. Jude School is a Catholic parish school in Elyria, Ohio, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 513 students and around 15 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 52% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Cleveland. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 169 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
513
Teachers
35 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 261 girls, 252 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
169 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
    • Compared with 240 Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.

    Students by survey year

    337’11–12381’13–14396’15–16429’17–18427’19–20442’21–22513’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K53
    K55
    TK15
    146
    257
    357
    459
    556
    659
    761
    848

    Student body

    White69%
    Hispanic or Latino10%
    Black10%
    Two or more races8%
    Asian2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Ohio

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

    More about Ohio'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 School

    What grades does St. Jude School serve?

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

    How many students attend St. Jude School?

    About 513 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Jude School?

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

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