St. Jude School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Erie, PA
606 Lowell Ave, Erie, PA 16505
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Erie
- Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
- Serving families in Erie since at least 2011
In Erie, Pennsylvania, St. Jude School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 208 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Erie. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 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
- 208
- Teachers
- 18.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 97 girls, 111 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Erie
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (11 students per teacher).
- Larger than 53% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Jude School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
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 208 students, with 11 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. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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