St. Jerome Elementary School Photo #6 - Students are engaged as they listen to a story being read to them in the school library.

St. Jerome Elementary School

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked AZ School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,000
  • Acceptance rate: 95%
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Jerome Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Learning disabilities, Autism, Speech and Hearing
Year Founded
1965

Student Body

Total Students
200 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
St. Jerome Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms required

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Multiple scholarships are available to those who are eligible. Very few families pay full tuition.
% on Financial Aid
90%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,300
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Alex de la Rosa

Sports

Total Sports Offered
6 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Tutoring

Arts and Music Programs:
Theater Arts

School Notes

  • St. Jerome Catholic School is a Christ-centered school where students excel in Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, with a fully equipped STEM Lab and more. Students serve the community, participate in after-school sports, engage in theater, robotics and much more. Students are safe and are in a community where family comes first.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Jerome Elementary School cost?
St. Jerome Elementary School's tuition is approximately $7,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Jerome Elementary School?
The acceptance rate of St. Jerome Elementary School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 88%.
What sports does St. Jerome Elementary School offer?
St. Jerome Elementary School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is St. Jerome Elementary School's ranking?
St. Jerome Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Jerome Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Jerome Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Jerome Elementary School located?
St. Jerome Elementary School is located in the North Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 5 other private schools located in North Mountain Village.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked AZ School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,000
  • Acceptance rate: 95%
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Phoenix, AZ is $13,551 for elementary schools and $16,379 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Phoenix, AZ is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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